How Economic Conditions Affect Racism and Xenophobia | Naci Mocan | TEDxLSU

Racism and xenophobia are facts of past and present society. But sometimes, it can be difficult to discuss them in grounded ways. In this talk, economist Naci Mocan helps us do that by taking us back through history, and he explains how economic conditions can have an effect on feelings of racism and xenophobia - and what we can do about it.

Dr. Naci Mocan's research demonstrates that every decision, including whether or not to commit crime, how many cigarettes to smoke, how much effort to spend on the job, can be tied to economics. An LSU Professor, Dr. Mocan and has often focused his attention on the behavior of individuals. His passion for illuminating the economic determinants of everyday decisions leads him toward research on subjects like the economics of crime, corruption and vengeance. Dr. Mocan’s research pushes boundaries of research and examines the inner workings of our world through the lens of an economist. His work has gained him international attention, with coverage in various media outlets across the globe. He earned his Ph.D. in economics at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. His recent work has focused on the interplay between economic behavior and culture.

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