Nicholas Khaw

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

All tagged Alberto Alesina

Jun 13
Jun 13 The Reunification of Economics and Politics by Alberto Alesina

Economics, Politics, Reflections, Democracy

The academic field of political economy has made a resurgence and is at the forefront of cutting-edge social science research. A major part of this resurgence is due to the recently departed Alberto Alesina.

Jun 6
Jun 6 Earning our Blessed Endowments

Nicholas Khaw

Gender Inequality, culture & identity, Malaysia

While we have undoubtedly made great strides in our national development, what has been the impact of our ‘Malaysian’ culture on national development?

Apr 7
Apr 7 On the Long-Term Persistence of Gender Norms

Nicholas Khaw

Gender Inequality, Malaysia

given what we know about the ease, or lack thereof, of reconstructing gender roles in improving gender equity in society, and given that Malaysia’s gender equity condition is so entrenched, what can we do?

About Nick: i am an economist based in malaysia. I write about ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY, while sneaking in a pop culture reference or two.

Jun 13 Jun 13 The Reunification of Economics and Politics by Alberto Alesina

Jun 6 Jun 6 Earning our Blessed Endowments

Apr 7 Apr 7 On the Long-Term Persistence of Gender Norms

Jun 13
Jun 13 The Reunification of Economics and Politics by Alberto Alesina

Jun 6
Jun 6 Earning our Blessed Endowments

Apr 7
Apr 7 On the Long-Term Persistence of Gender Norms