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HEDG (Historical Economics and Development Group)
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HEDG (Historical Economics and Development Group) is a research group at the University of Southern Denmark working on development, growth, and economic history. https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/forskningsenheder/samf/hedg
In *The Road to Freedom*, Stiglitz argues that markets alone cannot guarantee liberty. True freedom, he contends, requires strong institutions, community, and public investment—ideas more relevant than ever for the future of democracy.
May 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The backdrop is sobering. In @nytopinion, Stiglitz shared how the Trump administration abruptly cut funding for this very lecture series - over a DEI clause. SDU stepped in to ensure it could still go ahead.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/o...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/opinion/stiglitz-trump-dei.html:contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
May 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
🔗https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/dias/news/news/stiglitz-event-2025
Freedom, Inequality, and the Economy of the Future: Nobel Prize Winner Joseph Stiglitz visits SDU on 14th May
How do we create a society where freedom applies to everyone?
www.sdu.dk
May 14, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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@sdueconhist.bsky.social also has made historical tariffs and their impact the topic of this year’s summer school -> see here for more: bsky.app/profile/juli...
🚨🚨🚨PhD summer school at the University of Southern Denmark 🚨🚨🚨What can we learn about tariffs and trade from history? Chris Meisner, our keynote speaker, is one of the most renowned experts on historical trade and policy. + Learn ML + NLP tools in a hands-on-approach. Join us 11-22 August 2025!
April 3, 2025 at 4:58 AM