Economics

Asset Bubbles Found by Finnish Economist Inspired by Grandfather

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When Katja Taipalus came home from school every day in the Finnish town of Jalasjaervi, she knew her working parents wouldn’t be there. Instead, her retired grandfather, who also lived in the large wooden house, played cards and other games with her. They even repaired a car.

Then, as she got older, there were fewer pastimes and more debates.