A discussion of the book Decolonizing Economics by Devika Dutt, Carolina Alves, Surbhi Kesar, and Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven with two of the authors, Dr. Dutt and Dr. Kesar. Their book outlines the biases within the field of economics regarding theory as well as the bias of economists in general. Too much of the economics discipline is filled with "eurocentrism."
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A discussion of the book Decolonizing Economics by Devika Dutt, Carolina Alves, Surbhi Kesar, and Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven with two of the authors, Dr. Dutt and Dr. Kesar. Their book outlines the biases within the field of economics regarding theory as well as the bias of economists in general. Too much of the economics discipline is filled with "eurocentrism."
Bench Talk | ADHD & Halloween - Big Blob in Pacific - Nanoplastics in Water Bottles | Oct. 20, 2025
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Bench Talk | ADHD & Halloween - Big Blob in Pacific - Nanoplastics in Water Bottles | Oct. 20, 2025
Did you know that diagnosis of ADHD (Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder) is higher in children on Halloween Day? Did you know that the Pacific Ocean is experiencing two major weather phenomena this year? This is the first time in recorded history that The Big Blob and La Nina are occurring simultaneously. Then, hear about the recent review article on the hidden chronic health risks of nano- and microplastics in single-use plastic water bottles. Which brands of water put the most plastic into our bodies? Which parts of our bodies accumulates the most microplastics? What is the possible link between microplastics and dementia?
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A discussion of the book Decolonizing Economics by Devika Dutt, Carolina Alves, Surbhi Kesar, and Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven with two of the authors, Dr. Dutt and Dr. Kesar. Their book outlines the biases within the field of economics regarding theory as well as the bias of economists in general. Too much of the economics discipline is filled with "eurocentrism."
