Why Nations Prosper: Nobel Prize in Economics 2024
Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to researchers on wealth disparities and how nations prosper, strength of institutions, and social protection floors.
Prize motivation: “for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity”
Week Ahead
Switzerland at the UN in New York
1. Why is Switzerland's UN Security Council presidency significant?
Switzerland assumes the UN Security Council presidency for the second time in a global environment of heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing conflicts.
2. What are the flagship events planned for October?
October 14th at the UN headquarters in New York: Deep Fake and You, an exhibition by the Swiss Mission to the UN, developed in partnership with EPFL and the ICRC, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of image manipulation.
October 21st: A Security Council meeting chaired by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will address the impact of scientific and technological advancements on peace and…
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