Snus and Tobacco Alternatives May Be Why Sweden Has Almost Quit Smoking

Snus and Tobacco Alternatives May Be Why Sweden Has Almost Quit Smoking

On an autumn afternoon in Stockholm’s trendy Södermalm neighborhood, the terraces are brimming with locals sipping coffee, wine and beer. But instead of ashtrays or lighters, tables are scattered with small round plastic containers bearing brand names such as General, Velo, Zyn, Göteborgs Rapé and Ettan. They contain snus, nicotine-filled pouches resembling tiny teabags that … Read more

Harvard Professor Claudia Goldin wins Nobel memorial economics prize

Harvard Professor Claudia Goldin wins Nobel memorial economics prize

Goldin becomes only the third woman to be awarded the prize since it was established in 1968 by Sweden’s central bank. ADVERTISEMENT Claudia Goldin, a professor at Harvard, has been awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, the final prize of this year’s Nobel season.  Goldin, a specialist in labor and economic history is … Read more