Stylish theory kinda guy
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Economist Paul Krugman reveals that reading science-fiction writer Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation' series as a child made him want to be a psycho-historian, someone able to predict the future of civilisations from the behaviour of crowds. He explains that he likes to find explanations for things, describing himself as a stylish theory kind of person. Krugman believes that inflation is the solution to the recession in Japan, arguing that higher inflation would encourage consumer borrowing and spending. He confesses that he likes to think of himself as an economist's economist.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1998
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A job between us and them
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Canadian academic George Bain has been selected by Britain's Labour government to lead the Low Pay Commission in the implementation of a minimum wage. Bain has extensive knowledge in economics. He headed up the commission of wealth creation on behalf of the Institute of Public Policy Research and is about to step down as the principal of the London Business School. He has lived in Britain for thirty-five years and regards his Canadian nationality as an advantage in his work.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1997
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Dolls, molls and polls
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Women still number only 9% of the total Members of Parliament (MPs.) Their numbers increased after the 1992 election, particularly members of the Labour Party. Many western democracies have far higher numbers of female politicians. Some people think that those selecting prospective MPs are anti-women, or that female candidates lose votes for the party they represent.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1993
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