Economic thinking has influenced thought on public policy. What is it, and how did it become so influential?
economics
6 posts
We discuss the idea that a "shortage of marriageable men" seems like a strong explanation of falling marriage rates.
Joe, Leslie, Gabriel, and Jooyoung Lee (University of Toronto) discuss a recent study that finds the public places roughly equal amounts of trust in sociologists and economists, and why sociologists obsess over economists.
We discuss economists and their influence in higher education, political upheaval, and Dream Hoarders.
This week, we speak to Stephen Vaisey from Duke University about sociology’s engagement of other disciplines. Stephen’s research spans the boundaries of culture, morality, and the decision sciences. He is the author of “Motivation and Justification: A Dual Process Model” (2009, AJS). Also: Harvey Weinstein and yet another discussion about […]
