What Harry Potter can (and can’t) teach us about economics
A new paper in Oxford Open Economics, published by Oxford University Press, explores “Potterian economics”—the economics of the wizard world
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021
Sixth-grader receives $10,000 from Katy Perry for ‘Race to Kindness’ project
An 11-year-old Mansfield student, who began a campaign called “Race to Kindness,” received $10,000 from singer Katy Perry.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2021
Researchers breathe new life into paper books with the Magic Bookmark
Researchers have developed a new, cost-effective, ecological solution for augmenting the printed page with rich, up-to-date digital content.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 28, 2021
New play explores kindness found amid devastation of Holocaust
Based on the testimony of 91-year-old Holocaust survivor Susan Pollack MBE, a groundbreaking Holocaust play will be released in September.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 17, 2021
Curious Eye: The Interactive Book That Helps Identify Color Blindness in Kids
Color vision deficiency (CVD), otherwise known as color blindness, can be difficult to catch in kids. Neither schools nor most physicians’..
Joseph Shavit
Jul 14, 2021
Generations of Everyday Heroes Have Protected Timbuktu's Treasure for Centuries!
In secret vaults, caves, and undisclosed locations in the Sahara Desert, the people of Timbuktu have hidden priceless treasures.
Joseph Shavit
May 14, 2021
Fort Worth 12-Year-Old Girl Writes Second Book Encouraging Kindness
A 12-year-old from Fort Worth is doing something good through her latest book. April Lynn Pelton has written two books.
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