Reparations for slavery and colonial abuses: how behavioural science can help

Citation

Comerford D (2021) Reparations for slavery and colonial abuses: how behavioural science can help. The Conversation. 28.05.2021.

Abstract
First paragraph: Germany has agreed to pay Namibia more than €1.1 billion (£940 million) in reparations for committing genocide during the colonial occupation of the country a century ago. It’s a landmark deal that will create a 30-year programme of investment in infrastructure, healthcare and training programmes in Namibia.

Keywords
behavioural science; Civil rights; George Floyd; Reparations for slavery

Notes
https://theconversation.com/reparations-for-slavery-and-colonial-abuses-how-behavioural-science-can-help-161531

People

Professor David Comerford

Professor, Economics