The Great Gatsby, Then and Now
In this post, Miles Corak explains how he came to write the introductory essay to a new edition of The Great Gatsby, now available from Century Press.
Imagining the Future: Economics and Science Fiction
What do economics and science fiction have in common? Nobel laureate and science fiction fan Paul Krugman speaks with authors Ada Palmer and Jo Walton.
kmr: A Command to Correct Survey Weights for Unit Nonresponse Using Groups’ Response Rates
E. Muñoz and S. Morelli. The Stata Journal. vol. 21, no. 1. pp. 206–219. 2021.
‘Is Globalization Over?’ Paul Krugman and Co-Panelists to Discuss the Pandemic’s Impact and the Future of Trade at Upcoming Event
Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman answers a few questions about globalization ahead of his online event, co-sponsored by The Graduate Center and the Stone Center.
A Gift from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation
The gift will fund new research on socio-economic inequality and support 10 additional postdoctoral scholars over the next five years.
Coalitional Politics for the Public Good: The Promising Road Ahead
In this commentary, Professor Leslie McCall discusses the Stone Center’s recent Conference on Coalitional Democracy.
To Reduce Inequality, We Need a More Democratic System of Political Representation
In this commentary, Professor Leslie McCall, associate director of the Stone Center, explains why, in the United States, efforts to increase voting access are critical to achieving a more egalitarian society.
Thoughts from the Stone Center on the Pandemic and Its Impact
In this commentary, Stone Center faculty — Miles Corak, Janet Gornick, Paul Krugman, Leslie McCall, Branko Milanovic, and Salvatore Morelli — each with unique expertise in the study of inequality, offer insights on the COVID-19 crisis.
Does Adjusting for Family Size Eliminate the Partnership Benefit?
In this spotlight on data, Leslie McCall considers whether adjusting for family size eliminates economic benefits for families headed by couples compared to those headed by single people.
Couples with (Economic) Benefits
In this spotlight on data, Leslie McCall discusses how marriage and cohabitation — relative to being single — affect where men and women fall along the income distribution.