New and noteworthy books in economics (March)
…for those of you who can concentrate and read a book during the COVID-19 crisis: Stiglitz on Europe, Kay and King on handling uncertainty, Deaton and Coase on deaths of despair and Skidelsky on the failures of economics through an interdisciplinary prism.
Innovation in the time of coronavirus
3D printing and digital manufacturing are taking center stage during the coronavirus crisis. What will the effect be on global value chains?
The economics of pandemics
Economists model the evolution and the costs of pandemics. Does fear help or worsen the situation?
Coronavirus in Europe
We sifted through commentaries on the impact of coronavirus on Europe and selected some of the best.
Predictions
Will the U.S. slide into a recession? Will Italy’s credit supply be affected? Is the spread of the coronavirus exponential?
Women and economics
Research worth reading in celebration of the International Women’s Day!
Asymmetries during recessions
The fortunes of a small number of firms can drive recessions which affect disproportionately workers of a certain age.