The winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize awarded by the Central Bank of Sweden are three American economists working on the impact of social organization on the wealth of nations. The awardees are Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson. Why are some countries unexpectedly successful and others unexpectedly unsuccessful? Why is it that countries with such rich cultures as India and Mexico have consistently struggled economically, while Australia or Canada have been successful?
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Tue, 08/09/2022 - 10:50
You may have heard or have heard the phrase "secondary flow" before. If you want to know what it is, let me explain the mentioned phenomenon in a holiday setting.
Thu, 05/19/2022 - 08:41
Today, a doctoral candidate should know several dozen scientific items before defending the PhD thesis.
Thu, 05/12/2022 - 10:46
The relationship between science and society has undergone profound changes over the centuries. In the 16th century, the status of a scientist was measured by the number of problems he was able to solve.
Thu, 05/05/2022 - 13:38
What do recently promoted slogans have in common: circular economy and life cycle analysis (LCA)? Dr Aleksandra Ziemińska-Stolarska writes about the current priorities of the EU's economic policy...
Thu, 03/17/2022 - 09:52
Nanotechnology is the science of very small structures called nanomaterials and nanoparticles and the techniques of their production and research. The size of nanoparticles can be compared to thousandths of the thickness of a human hair.
Thu, 03/10/2022 - 15:38
We are looking for product information which, in accordance with EU legislation, should appear on the packaging of individual products.
Thu, 02/24/2022 - 09:28
Do you wonder what it is that makes the sweetness of fresh fruit give us so much energy, so that we can function properly? What if we provided the same energy to our smartphones, laptops, cars, or planes?
Thu, 01/20/2022 - 08:06
Cosmetic companies systematically expand the range of their products, describing them as: dermo-cosmetics, drugstore cosmetics, natural, organic ...
Thu, 01/13/2022 - 10:49
Using the knowledge of scientists and the specialised equipment at TUL, we can have a real impact on improving the state of the natural environment. A good example of such activities is the research conducted under the TEX-WATER-REC project.
Wed, 11/24/2021 - 08:07
Circular economy is a concept that has been gaining popularity recently. But what does it really mean and what new elements does it bring to the pool of slogans and phrases related to environmental protection?