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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2021 · 1H 1M

How do we know what's true or why trust science?

from Economics Explored · host Gene Tunny, Tim Hughes

In these times of intense debate over COVID-19 and climate change policies, it is important to ask what theories and evidence we can trust - i.e. how do we know what's true or why trust science? Economics Explored host Gene Tunny tackles this topic with returning guest Tim Hughes in a first instalment of what will probably end up being a multi-episode conversation. Links relevant to the conversation include:Why Trust Science? by Naomi Oreskes Naomi Oreskes: Why we should trust scientists - YouTubeWhat Is This Thing Called Science?What Seattle learned from having the highest minimum wage in the nation - Vox (NB Seattle minimum wage has been increased to $15/hr)What evidence should social policymakers use by Andrew LeighEP60 Minimum wages and employmentEP14 Randomised controlled trials & economic developmentPlease send any questions, comments, or suggestions to [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.    

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How can we know what's true or why trust science? A wide-ranging conversation on scientific method and what constitutes good evidence in the natural and social sciences including economics.

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In these times of intense debate over COVID-19 and climate change policies, it is important to ask what theories and evidence we can trust - i.e. how do we know what's true or why trust science? Economics Explored host Gene Tunny tackles this topic...

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