Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Economist

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Economics

A Nobel prize for how to keep economies on an even keel

Economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford have won this year's Nobel Prize in economics. The two "New Keynesians" were honored for their work on how policymakers can keep economies on a steady course.

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Work & Culture

Bartleby newsletter: Tiny workplace triumphs

The Economist's Bartleby columnist Andrew Palmer turns this week's newsletter over to readers' small workplace victories. It's a celebration of the tiny triumphs that make office life bearable.

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