Does economic growth equal happiness?

Does economic growth equal happiness?

Is economic growth the only path to happiness? Maybe not, said Serge Allegrezza (STATEC, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) at a seminar organised jointly by the EIB Institute, the University of Luxembourg...
EU identity affects inequality

EU identity affects inequality

“EU identity is a major factor in understanding preference for redistribution” said Professor Frank Cowell, London School of Economics, at a seminar organised jointly by the EIB Institute, the University of Luxembourg  (coordinated by MARS – Multidisciplinary Area of...
The power of lean data

The power of lean data

How can companies better incorporate impact measurement while keeping customer focus? Tom Adams, from Acumen, a not-for-profit organisation that promotes innovative ways to alleviate poverty, provided a solution at a Midday Goes Social seminar at the EIB. Nearly all...
Your ancestors, your fate

Your ancestors, your fate

“50 to 60 percent of variation in overall status is determined by your lineage” said Professor Gregory Clark, University of California, Davis, at a seminar organised jointly by the EIB Institute, the University of Luxembourg  (coordinated by MARS –...
Inequality and Luxembourg

Inequality and Luxembourg

“Luxembourg has to invest in quality jobs, education, and be more creative in the design of social policies to fight inequality”, said Nicolas Schmit, Luxembourg’s Minister of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy at a seminar...