Economics
When we are looking for a job
Published in El Pais, May 19th 2019. Many times, when you talk to a college or university teacher, you hear how unmotivated students are to learn. The motivation to learn what is taught in class, […]
Education
Economics
Being in school is not the same as learning
Published in El Pais, April 19th 2019. A few days ago, the World Bank had a webinar about Education and its importance. In this presentation the phrase “Being in school is not the same as […]
Economics
Women’s Day
Published in El Pais, 9 March 2019. On March 8, the International Day for the Rights of Women and International Peace is celebrated. A day established by the United Nations in 1975. This day recalls […]
Economics
What is the use of studying at the university?
Published in El Pais, 19 May 2018. These days I was a Jury member for the qualification of post-doctoral candidates of (public) universities in the Netherlands. This experience taught me many things and I would […]
Economics
The hidden taboo of getting old
Published in El Pais, 31 March 2018 We do not like to be asked how old we are when it is our birthday and it is a rule you never, ever, ask a women her […]
Economics
Things to (not) do to become a millionaire
Published in El Pais, 18 Feb 2018 The 80 most wealthy people in the world possess about 2 trillion USD and that is the same amount the rest, 3.5 million people possess. Seems unfair, doesn’t […]