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Daniel J. Benjamin presents paper on well-being indices

May 16, 2012
Daniel J. Benjamin presents paper on well-being indices

The Choice Lab invites you to a seminar by Daniel J. Benjamin, Assistant Professor at Cornell University. The seminar will take place on Tuesday May 22nd, where he will give a talk on his upcoming paper: “ Beyond Happiness and Satisfaction: Towards National Well-Being Indices Based on Stated Preference”.   Time: 12.15 – 13.15 Place:  Meeting room on 9th floor Daniel J. Benjamin’s website...

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Jean-Philippe Platteau speaks at Bergen Seminar in Development Economics

May 14, 2012
Jean-Philippe Platteau speaks at Bergen Seminar in Development Economics

Today there will be a half-day seminar at Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI). Jean-Philippe Platteau (FUNDP-Namur) will be speaking on “Strategic interactions between the modern law and the customs.” Other...

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Seminar to commemorate Cecilie Rasmussen

May 11, 2012
Seminar to commemorate Cecilie Rasmussen

Yesterday, Shachar Kariv, professor at UC Berkeley, had a commemorating seminar for Cecilie’s family, friend and colleagues. The seminar was titled “Is there a development gap in rationality?”, and...

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Commemoration of Cecilie Rasmussen

May 4, 2012
Commemoration of Cecilie Rasmussen

On May 10, there will be a gathering to commemorate Cecilie Rasmussen. Alexander W. Cappelen and Bertil Tungodden will be leading the gathering, and Cecilie’s friends and family will be...

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Job announcement from The Choice Lab

May 2, 2012
Job announcement from The Choice Lab

The Choice Lab has recently announced that they are seeking a person to fill the position as a research coordinator on a permanent basis. For further information,

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The Choice Lab welcomes new research coordinators

May 1, 2012
The Choice Lab welcomes new research coordinators

The Choice Lab welcomes Pål Kristian Granholt and Ranveig Falch as interim research coordinators. Pål Kristian Granholt is a master student at NHH, and he is finishing his thesis...

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Tax policy and fair inequality

April 27, 2012
Tax policy and fair inequality

A new discussion paper titled ”Tax policy and fair inequality” was released 12th of February 2012. The paper is a collaboration between The Choice Lab researchers Alexander Cappelen and Bertil Tungodden....

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