Helena Vitt
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Humor in Heterodox Economics: Why Cartoons Are a Valuable Learning Resource (HEN Editorial 336)
Discover how cartoons can make heterodox economics fun, insightful, and engaging—perfect for boosting creativity and learning!
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When Mainstream Economists Start to Rethink: Reflections on Missed Opportunities and the Value of Pluralism (HEN Editorial 335)
Prominent economists express regret over neglected approaches, highlighting the need for pluralism and critical reflection in economics.
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Wealth Inequality Dynamics in Africa: A Summer School in Kampala
At a Kampala summer school, 70 scholars tackled Africa’s wealth inequality, uncovering the pivotal role of land ownership in shaping economic divides. Insights spark change.
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Ambivalent Recognition: Nobel Prize for Institutional Economists? (HEN Editorial 334)
This year’s economics laureates have sparked mixed reactions. While they’ve popularized key concepts, critics argue their simplified perspectives may overlook crucial complexities in economic development.
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Why Wealth Creates Inequality – and What We Could Do About It (HEN Editorial 333)
Wealth shapes social class and economic growth. Yet, unequal distribution deepens disparities—within households, across nations, and around the world.
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First Issue from Africa: Exploring Wealth and Inequality at Makerere University (HEN Editorial 332)
This edition comes from Kampala, Uganda, where I’m co-organizing a Summer School, exploring wealth inequality with a focus on African contexts and new insights.
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