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Christmas is coming up soon, and you know what that means – it's time for Christmas shopping! If you're thinking about getting a present for your economics teacher at university, here are our suggestions for top gifts for them. 1. Monopoly

If you're starting out in a finance degree and you want to know what the most talked about books are, or if you're in a different field but are looking for solid advice or an interesting read, here are 10 of the bestselling books in the area of finance. 1. The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

The topic of economics is rich with great writing, and many books are being published which tackle economic issues for a popular audience. Here is our list of ten of the bestselling books in the area of economics: whether you're a seasoned academic economist wanting to see what the public image of your discipline is, or whether you're just an interested layperson who wants to learn more, these ten titles are all must-reads. 1. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

By Sofia Izquierdo-Sanchez University of Huddersfield Timberlake Consultants   There was a time when engineers and social scientists thought their fields were too different to combine their research (Black et al., 2010).

The winners of the 2016 Nobel Prizes were recently announced, to honour outstanding contributions to the fields of economics, physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and world peace. The winners have each made a dramatic impact on the state of their various fields, so in this article we'll introduce you to the winners and to the work which they have be recognised for.

This year, the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2016 has been awarded to both Oliver Hart, Professor of Economics at Harvard University and Bengt Holmström, Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

What would academic life be without a pinch of humour? Here on INOMICS, you can find the most hilarious cartoons, quotes, funny jokes and graphics for students and researchers.  Take a break from studying for your exams or writing your papers and SMILE!

Guilherme Morlin is a Brazilian currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Economics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Guilherme is also our lucky winner of $100 Amazon Gift Card in the recent INOMICS Review Prize Draw. Students and researchers from all over the world took part in the contest by submitting reviews of the universities and institutions where they study or work. Guilherme agreed on sharing his study experience with us. We are happy to publish his interview here.

Carolina Pan is an Argentine student, currently in the last year of her PhD program in International Economics at Brandeis University, USA. We chose her as the winner of our Conference Grant Contest 2015 and awarded her with a €500 grant. The prize helped her to attend the 3rd Geography of Innovation Conference organized by the University of Toulouse and Sciences-Po Toulouse in France.

Podcasts can be a valuable way to learn about a new topic, or to keep up to date with a subject which you're studying. Most podcasts are audio programs which publish new episodes between once a week and once a month, typically including reports, interviews, and discussions. You can download podcasts to your computer or phone and listen to them on the go – they're particularly good to listen to while you're commuting or travelling.

Business is a field in which there are always fresh developments and new ideas to keep up with. One way to stay updated with all the relevant news is to listen to podcasts – audio or video shows which are put out regularly and cover business topics. For business owners, business students, or even just interested members of the public, these podcasts can be an informative and entertaining way to learn and hear about the latest ideas.

One great way to keep up to date with the latest news in your field is to listen to podcasts. These are regularly broadcast audio programs which address specific topics, and often include interviews, discussions, and news. We've previously covered some of the best podcasts in economics, but today we're looking at podcasts in the field of finance.

It's the time of year when the winners of the 2015 Nobel Prizes are announced, to recognise extraordinary achievements in the sciences and humanities. We're introducing the winners below and sharing some information about their incredible work. Economic Sciences: Angus Deaton

ERSA Office Louvain-La-Neuve BELGIUM 25th AUGUST 2015 The EIB-ERSA Prize 2015 is awarded to Jan Oosterhaven, professor of Spatial Economics at University of Groningen in the Netherlands, for his lifetime contribution to regional science.

Global University Systems, the umbrella group that operates UK brands such as LSBF, The Language Gallery and St Patricks College, has announced it has acquired UK private degree-granting institution, The University of Law. GUS said the deal would pave the way for a strategic review of all its UK regulated businesses so that it could consider the “optimal structure” for a combined ULaw and GUS UK group.

Dating in academia is riddled with potholes, the most immediate of which is do not stray far from your academic discipline. Curious indeed considering that the academic world is meant to be populated by an abundance of young and energetic minds from a variety of different cultures, races and ethnicities, all of whom are hungry for new information and experiences. One would think that such an environment would provide the perfect dating terrain, right? Wrong!

Today marked the first day of this year’s American Economic Association (AEA) Annual Meeting. The AEA Meeting is an annual event that brings together some of the superstars of economics in one of the largest economics-focused gatherings in the world. Every year, upwards of 10,000 academics come together for discussions, presentations, and – equally important! - socialising, over a long weekend.

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Here at INOMICS we like to focus on the positive sides of academia – the great jobs, programs and other opportunities we encounter every day, and the many successful people taking advantage of them. In the spirit of the season, however, we’ve decided to take a look at the other side of things – scouring the depths of the internet for tales of mishaps, betrayal, embarrassing and outrageous experiences that all happened within the walls of the ivory tower.

Following our highly discussed list of 30 Top Twitter Feeds in Economics and Finance, we wanted to keep the conversation going by sharing our selection of top Twitter feeds in political science. This list includes academics, researchers, journalists and many others who focus on political science, politics, international relations, public policy and related fields.

At just after 1pm CET today, The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2014 was awarded to Jean Marcel Tirole of Toulouse, France. This prize, more commonly known as the Nobel Prize in Economics, was given to Dr. Tirole for his extensive work on the behavior of large companies in relation to market power and regulation.

Today marks the 145th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. More commonly referred to by the honorific title Mahatma (Sanskrit for “high-souled”), Gandhi is well known for his leading role in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early to mid-20th century. Gandhi employed nonviolent civil disobedience, promoting religious tolerance and a strongly humanitarian worldview.

In previous posts we’ve offered lists of top blogs in the fields of economics and finance. In this post we’re shifting our focus to the broad world of mathematics. As with economics and finance, mathematics encompasses quite a diverse array of subdisciplines, meaning that this list of blogs gathers together a range of perspectives, experiences and areas of expertise.

When we conducted an informal survey of economists about a year and a half ago (published in this blog post), only slightly more than 20% said they regularly used Twitter. In the time since, however, Twitter has gained ground as a useful and prominent thread within the social media fabric, particularly for professionals looking to network and make connections.

This Saturday, the INOMICS Team will pack the car and head to Prague to take part in the 26th Annual European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conferencebetween September 16th and 19th at the Prague Congress Centre. This year’s conference theme, ‘Stepping into a new era’ is well suited to INOMICS’ current expansion as a multi-disciplinary, crosscutting platform hosting thousands of academic and career opportunities for students, academics and professionals.