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Trying to make sense of Venezuela's catastrophe
News, Ricardo Hausmann, Published on 04/08/2016
» When we hear of a catastrophe that has befallen a friend, we feel both empathy and a sense of vertigo. We wonder whether it could happen to us: Is this catastrophe the result of some peculiar characteristic that we fortunately do not share? Or are we also vulnerable? If so, can we avoid a similar fate?
Why fighting corruption fails to alleviate poverty
News, Ricardo Hausmann, Published on 28/07/2015
» Countries are poor because governments are corrupt. And, unless they ensure that public resources are not stolen, and that public power is not used for private gain, they will remain poor, right?