This week the Room for Discussion interviewed professor Deirdre McCloskey
What is liberalism and how does one defend liberalism when faced with modern-day problems? That was the theme of the latest Room for Discussion interview with professor Deirdre McCloskey. When professor McCloskey stepped on stage, she jokingly remarked that the audience would have to wait a little longer than usual because she is getting a
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Being a student of the Economics and Business Faculty, you will most likely have or have had a course called Economic Methodology. This course makes an introduction to the world of economic philosophy. The name Deirdre McCloskey might tingle some vague or vivid memories about her as an economist. So, let me help you to
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Jill Lepore at Room for Discussion
In a room full of aspiring economists, Jill Lepore steps eagerly on the stage. A copy of her latest book, These Truths, rests upon the table between the two couches in E-hall. She sits shyly, sinking in the cushions. After a few moments of grinding from the audience, she corrects her posture and the interview
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Jill Lepore was born in August 27th 1966. She grew up in the state of Massachusetts before entering Tufts University to earn a degree on a maths; before finishing this degree, however, Lepore changed to an English program. She earned a B.A. in English in three years. Lepore performed post-graduate education in the University of
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