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The Wealth of Nations

The Wealth of Nations - Adam Smith's classic work deciphers the origins of wealth, the division of labor, and economic growth.

Why Social Norms Quietly Shape How Many Children We Have

A short, non-technical tour of how the obligation to support aging parents can move fertility and education decisions across an entire economy.

Formal vs. Informal Work: Two Very Different Earnings Lives

Using panel data from Indonesia and Vietnam, where most workers are informal, the shape of a working life looks strikingly different across sectors.