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We are economists and thinkers from a range of disciplines who challenge conventional wisdom and advance ideas to better serve society.

Research

We develop research that challenges economic orthodoxy and serves society.

Articles

Commentary, analysis, interviews, and research summaries by INET-affiliated writers.

Video

Interviews, presentations and video series with provocative economic thinkers, public figures and students.

Podcast

Economics and Beyond with Rob Johnson, a podcast featuring interviews with some of the world’s most important thinkers, artists, and activists about the pressing issues of our time. The podcast is also available on all major podcasting platforms, such as Apple, Spotify, Google, and Podbean.

Education

Video series and courses for students and educators interested in exploring new economic thinking.

Events

To foster new economic thinking, we host convenings that gather together a diverse community of thinkers from different fields, countries, and schools of thought.

YSI

Through the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI), INET provides support to students, young professionals, or others who embrace new and critical ways of thinking about the economy. YSI fosters conversation among those who wish to engage with new economic thinking and connects young scholars to the Institute’s vast network of economists.

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Articles

Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.

Article

The Economic Case for Single Payer Health Care in the US

By Anamaria Lopez

Jul 8, 2017

Greater efficiency, lower costs, and universal coverage make it the sustainable option, say some top economists

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Jim Chanos: U.S. Economy is Worse Than You Think

By Lynn Parramore

Jun 30, 2017

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We’ll Always Need Paris

By Adair Turner

Jun 29, 2017

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The Many Transgressions of Deirdre McCloskey

By Arjun Jayadev

Jun 28, 2017

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Mass Incarceration’s Dangerous New Equilibrium

Jun 22, 2017

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Trump-Style Policies Will Deepen the “American Carnage”

By Lance Taylor

Jun 20, 2017

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e-Book Launch: Can Dependency Theory Explain Our World Today?

By Institute Staff

Jun 14, 2017

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The Hidden Cost of Privatization

By Nina Shapiro

Jun 13, 2017

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Did Young Voters Swing the 2017 UK General Election Result?

Jun 12, 2017

Article

America Last

By James K. Boyce

Jun 8, 2017

Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris accord sets the US economy back

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The New New Deal

By Thomas Fricke

May 26, 2017

Globalization has fallen into disrepute; the myth of the prosperity and happiness-generating free market has been dispelled. A visionary concept that provides guidance and direction is required now.

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The New Normal

By Servaas Storm

May 19, 2017

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It’s Not Just Profit Wrecking American Healthcare

By Maggie Mahar

May 15, 2017

Article

How the U.S. New Economy Business Model has devalued science & engineering PhDs

By William Lazonick

May 9, 2017

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Political Conflict and Economic Pluralism in Brazil

By Ramón García Fernández and Carlos Eduardo Suprinyak

May 2, 2017