Hug an Economist Day
Hug an Economist Day is held on January 31. This event in the third decade of the month January is annual. 
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In many instances, economists are strong and credible advocates for the environment. Above all, they are experts in system efficiency.
Faced with the scale and complexity of 21st century challenges – including the climate emergency, the 2008 financial crisis, digitization, rising income and wealth inequality, globalization, and the Covid-19 pandemic – governments are struggling to find solutions within existing socio-economic models.
‘Don’t hug a tree, hug an economist’ – Bill Moyers, 2001. Dr Aidan Kane tells me today is world 'hug an economist' day. I warn you I will not commit to the hug. Once you've finished, I'll say 'I don't accept that'.
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