Diversification, Social Capital, and Economic Growth
Work in progress, intended for Ekonomicheskii zhurnal Vysshei shkoly ekonomiki (Economic Journal of the Higher School of Economics), Moscow. This […]
Too closed for comfort
The Covid-19 pandemic raises several vital questions. Why has Sweden thus far suffered so many more deaths relative to population […]
Reversing the retreat of democracy: The case of Iceland
In recent decades, the decay of social capital in its several manifestations has become a serious, evidence-based concern, brilliantly captured […]
Africa´s growth prospects are good
The great continent of Africa is showing signs of true economic growth and prospects for improved incomes for tens of […]
Iceland and Its New Constitution
Seminar presentation, infused by music, at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center in Bellagio, Italy.
Inequality Undermines Democracy and Growth
Seminar presentation at the World Bank in Washington, DC. Published in Luigi Paganetto (ed.), Yearning for Inclusive Growth and Development, […]
Rational Individuals and Irrational Societies: The Path to Iceland’s Financial Collapse
Presentation the 31st Villa Mondragone International Economic Seminar in Rome – with Gylfi Zoega. Published in Luigi Paganetto (ed.), Capitalism, […]
Foreword, Íslenskar þjóðsögur með myndum eftir Guðna Harðarson
From equality, democracy, and public health to economic prosperity
Abstract This article takes you on a quick tour of international cross-sectional data on equality, democracy, public health, and economic […]
Inequality Undermines Democracy and Growth
In Luigi Paganetto (ed.), Yearning for Inclusive Growth and Development, Good Jobs and Sustainability, Springer 2019. Abstract This paper aims […]