Press Release: Recordings of EPS Sessions at 2022 AEA/ASSA Now Available
Economists for Peace and Security (EPS) is pleased to share recordings of its two sessions at the 2022 ASSA/AEA Annual Meeting
New Research: The GI Bill was one of the worst racial injustices of the 20th century. Congress can fix it.
The GI Bill was one of the worst racial injustices of the 20th century. Congress can fix it.
New Research on UN Peacekeeping Operations by EPS Board Member Linda Bilmes
New Report from EPS Board Member Linda Bilmes: UN Peace Keeping Research and Recommendations for Improvements
Where did the $5tn spent on Afghanistan and Iraq go?
New Report from EPS Board Member Linda Bilmes: Costs of Caring for Afghanistan and Iraq Vets to Top $2.2T by 2050
New Report from EPS Board Member Linda Bilmes: Costs of Caring for Afghanistan and Iraq Vets to Top $2.2T by 2050
New Report from EPS Board Member Linda Bilmes: Costs of Caring for Afghanistan and Iraq Vets to Top $2.2T by 2050
Press Release: Call for IMF Aid to Support Vaccine Purchases by Developing Countries
Economists for Peace and Security (EPS) today renewed its call for urgent action by the international community to address the critical shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries. Some 3.6 billion people in low- and middle-income countries will not have full access to vaccine until 2022 or later, leading to tragic loss of life, a delayed global economic recovery, and increased risk of new variants extending the worldwide pandemic.
New Report from EPS Trustee: The Pandemic and the Economic Crisis
As part of INET’s Commission on Global Economic Transformation, EPS Board of Trustees member and Nobel Laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz recently released a report “focusing on actions that need to be taken immediately to get the pandemic under control and to ensure a prompt and robust recovery.”
Ecuador and the Dollar: Combating Misinformation in the Upcoming Presidential Election
EPS Board of Trustees member James K. Galbraith and Board of Directors Member-at-Large Mark Weisbrot are among the original signers on a letter that clarifies the debate surrounding dollarization in the Ecuadorian election, scheduled for February 7, 2021.
COVID-19 Update: EPS at the AEA/ASSA Meetings in January
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the AEA has decided to hold their annually meeting virtually. EPS still plans to participate.
Press Release: Call for Swift Approval of Massive, Worldwide Aid from IMF
Economists for Peace and Security (EPS) called for approval, as soon as possible, of the massive resources worldwide that were proposed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in March.