Poverty – MOSAEC

‘In the Shadow of Beirut’ Review: Surviving in Sabra and Shatila

This observational documentary tracks four families living in poverty in the capital of Lebanon.

By Nicolas Rapold

Deaths (Obituaries) Easterlin, Richard A. (1926-2024) Economics (Theory and Philosophy) Happiness Income Kahneman, Daniel Poverty Psychology and Psychologists Stevenson, Betsey Wolfers, Justin

Richard A. Easterlin, ‘Father of Happiness Economics,’ Dies at 98

He put forth the so-called Easterlin paradox, finding that the richer you are doesn’t mean the more satisfied you’ll be with your life.

By Trip Gabriel

Argentina Bank of America Corporation Economic Conditions and Trends Inflation (Economics) International Monetary Fund Milei, Javier Politics and Government Poverty Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

Milei Tames Inflation in Argentina With Painful Policies, Sparking Applause and Anger

A year after becoming president, Javier Milei has been praised inside and outside Argentina for reining in galloping inflation. But his economic policies have inflicted widespread hardship.

By Daniel Politi Lucia Cholakian Herrera and Ana Ionova

Altruism Bankman-Fried, Sam Churches (Buildings) Ethics and Official Misconduct Finances High Net Worth Individuals Income Inequality Moskovitz, Dustin Museums Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris, France) Occupy Wall Street Ord, Toby Oxford University Philanthropy Philosophy Poverty Singer, Peter (1946- ) Tuna, Cari World Economic Forum

What if Charity Shouldn’t Be Optimized?

The recent trend in philanthropy has been to look for the most bang for your buck. Maybe you don’t have to.

By Emma Goldberg

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