Public Outreach

Only in French - AMSE researchers propose lectures on their research interests to students in high school or Preparatory Classes for Grandes Ecoles (CPGE). Registration is required.

Only in French - Meet AMSE researchers at conferences and cultural events open to all.

Ségal Le Guern Herry (AMU/ AMSE) took part in the “Entendez-vous l'éco” program on France Culture, which devoted a program to the relationship between the ultra-rich and taxation.

Only in French - From September 26th to 29th, will take place the Allez Savoir Social Sciences Festival, organized by EHESS and the City of Marseille. This 5th edition is co-chaired by Miriam Teschl (EHESS/AMSE).

Only in French - Op-ed article by Alain Trannoy (EHESS / AMSE) published by Les Echos

Only in French | An interview of Alain Trannoy (EHESS/AMSE) published by Le Point.

Mostly unknown outside academic circles, the social discount rate (SDR) is vital for understanding the value of infrastructure investments far into the future. But if that’s especially relevant in a world threatened by climate change, governments and economists have long argued exactly what discount rate to use, or if a fixed rate is even necessary. Economists Christian Gollier, Frederick van der Ploeg and Jiakun Zheng recently developed a major survey to gauge opinion on the SDR across their profession. Between the theoretical importance of project-specific discount rates, and a reluctance to tweak rates in practice, their findings are worth exploring – especially once you consider the need to expand the debate beyond economics.

Can mining influence the way in which we identify ourselves? According to economists Nicolas Berman, Mathieu Couttenier and Victoire Girard, mining in Africa may intensify feelings of ethnic belonging, by generating feelings of deprivation among the local population. Mining could therefore help explain ethnic fragmentation and certain conflicts observed in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Only in French - Op-ed article by Alain Trannoy (EHESS / AMSE) published by Les Echos

Only in French | Fanny Henriet (CNRS / AMSE) nominated for the Prix du meilleur jeune économiste 2024, which rewards excellence in research and its contribution to public debate.