Jakob Kapeller

Jakob Kapeller ist Professor und geschäftsführender Direktor am ifso. Zudem leitet er das Institut für die Gesamtanalyse der Wirtschaft (ICAE). Schwerpunkte: Ökonomischer und sozialer Wandel und Plurale Ökonomik.
Neuste Beiträge von Jakob Kapeller
Unintended Fame: Media, Trump, and the Politics of Consequence (HEN Editorial 341)
Trump’s policies sparked media buzz, revealing tensions between expertise, objectivity, and appearance—plus the quirks of economic cause and effect
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The American Paradox: Democracy, Power, and Decline (HEN Editorial 340)
The U.S. has long balanced democracy and power. Now, with rising authoritarianism and declining openness, is it dismantling its own strengths?
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Rational Heuristics and Pricing: A Fresh Perspective (HEN Editorial 339)
How mental shortcuts shape decision-making, pricing strategies, and key debates in heterodox economics.
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Remembering Richard Easterlin: Rethinking Well-Being and Growth (HEN Editorial 338)
Easterlin’s paradox reshaped my perspective on well-being, economics, and the limits of material wealth
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Zur Dekarbonisierung des deutschen Gebäudesektors
Dekarbonisierung im Gebäudesektor: Nachhaltige Sanierung, soziale Gerechtigkeit und effektive Fördermodelle als Schlüssel zur Klimaneutralität und inklusiven Transformation.
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Ushering in the Second Quarter of the 21st Century: Heterodox Insights Await! (HEN Editorial 337)
Explore fresh readings, cartoons, and updates on heterodox economics—diverse perspectives shaping a human-centered economic future!
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Humor in Heterodox Economics: Why Cartoons Are a Valuable Learning Resource (HEN Editorial 336)
Discover how cartoons can make heterodox economics fun, insightful, and engaging—perfect for boosting creativity and learning!
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When Mainstream Economists Start to Rethink: Reflections on Missed Opportunities and the Value of Pluralism (HEN Editorial 335)
Prominent economists express regret over neglected approaches, highlighting the need for pluralism and critical reflection in economics.
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Wealth Inequality Dynamics in Africa: A Summer School in Kampala
At a Kampala summer school, 70 scholars tackled Africa’s wealth inequality, uncovering the pivotal role of land ownership in shaping economic divides. Insights spark change.
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Ambivalent Recognition: Nobel Prize for Institutional Economists? (HEN Editorial 334)
This year’s economics laureates have sparked mixed reactions. While they’ve popularized key concepts, critics argue their simplified perspectives may overlook crucial complexities in economic development.
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