Professors Herbert Gans and Michèle Lamont have been interviewed by The New York Times, about what social policy might look like if sociologists had as much influence as economists.
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The Insight of Karl Marx
“The insight of Karl Marx is as useful today as it was 100 years ago.” – Nouriel Roubini
Applied Sociology and Economic Consulting
A new article argues economics is best position to influence social policy because they out-earn other disciplines.
Limits of Economic Pragmatism
A recent poll highlights how Americans interested in “pop economics” have a limited view sociology and research contributions more broadly.
“If We Began to Believe That Wall Street is Expendable…”
“If we began to believe that Wall Street is expendable, perhaps we would regulate it properly so that it would do what it should do, and only that.” – Jeff Madrick
United Nations Microfinance Scheme for Refugees Living in Camps
Many refugees are displaced from their homes for years. They might live  in refugee camps for decades. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its partners support microfinancing efforts. Through small loans, refugees are empowered to maintain businesses and trading efforts, thus building up their long-term security. The UNHCR writes: The difficultyContinueContinue reading “United Nations Microfinance Scheme for Refugees Living in Camps”
Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong
Adrian Lui works as a Council Coordinator for a global membership organization for the business community in Hong Kong. He tells us how his general sociological skills help him to work with businesses in order to strengthen their services. Adrian Lui adrianlws@gmail.com What is your occupation?My job title is Council Coordinator. My company is a non-profit, membershipContinueContinue reading “Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong”