Author: Dr Chris Colvin
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How the US government seized all citizens’ gold in the 1930s
During extreme economic crises, governments have been known to seize people’s gold says Dr Chris Colvin and Dr Philip Fliers.
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Coronavirus and Spanish flu: economic lessons to learn from the last truly global pandemic
The economic consequences of 1918 could offer important lessons for policy measures to deal with the new coronavirus. Dr Eoin McLaughlin of University College Cork and Dr Chris Colvin explore the lessons from the past.
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Why economists need economic history
Economic history is vital to the study of economics and the economy says Dr Chris Colvin.