Articles
Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.
How Milton Friedman Aided and Abetted Segregationists in His Quest to Privatize Public Education
“School choice” aimed to block the choice of equal, integrated education for Black families
Who Can Save Us From Jeff Bezos and Silicon Valley’s Planetary Death Wish?
The work of feminist thinkers helps illuminate why billionaires seek to solve problems on Earth by blasting into space.
CIGI Celebrates 20 Years of Research and Expert Analysis
In 2021, the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) celebrates 20 years of contributing research and expert analysis to global policy making.
Productive Bubbles
The One-Earth Balance Sheet
Carbon Taxes: A Good Idea But Can They Be Effective?
A global carbon tax alone will not be enough to significantly reduce CO2 emissions
China and the Supply Chain: A Comment on the June 2021 White House Review
Contrary to rhetoric from Democrats and Republicans, the U.S. has an economic interest in trade and peace with China
Hijacked and Paying the Price - Why Ransomware Gangs Should be Designated as Terrorists
Ransomware gangs have been causing extensive damage. It’s time that the government takes them more seriously.
Why Carbon Pricing and Electric Vehicles Won't Avert Climate Crisis
Lance Taylor’s New INET Paper
How China Is Offering an Alternative to the IMF
The People’s Bank of China’s network of local currency swap arrangements provide Asian countries with a much-needed safety net, while also strengthening China’s diplomatic position.
“Young African People See No Clear Future for Themselves”
An interview with African development specialist Bara Guèye
Austerity Raises Covid Deaths
The Full Case Against Ultra Low and Negative Interest Rates
There are several reasons why unprecedentedly low interest rates will probably not stimulate demand and may even threaten financial stability