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When stress enhances cognitive abilities

Dialogues économiques
Stress is often perceived as a hindrance, but a study by economists suggests that, in certain cases, it can actually boost performance. Students exposed to stressful topics—such as unemployment or the mental health consequences of the pandemic—respond by sharpening their focus and improving their performance.
March 19th 2025

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  • Dialogues économiques

The True Price of CO₂

In 2024, a grim record was set: it was the hottest year ever recorded on Earth. The signs of climate upheaval are now visible to all, as global warming manifests itself in a rapid rise in extreme weather events. In theory, the solution is straightforward: we must stop burning fossil fuels. In practice, phasing out energy sources so firmly entrenched in contemporary societies is an immense challenge. To reduce CO₂ emissions, economists — trained in cost–benefit analysis — can help policymakers design strategies that are both effective and socially acceptable.
December 10th 2025
  • Press

Healers are easy targets

Only in French- An op-ed by Daniel Ventosa-Santaulària (CIDE), visiting professor at Aix-Marseille School of Economics, published in La Provence.
December 04th 2025
  • Press

How did taxpayers react to the reform of the wealth tax at the beginning of Macron’s presidency?

Only in French - An article in Sciences Humaines magazine focusing on the thesis of Ségal Le Guern-Herry (amU, AMSE)
December 01st 2025