Articles
Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.
Fable of the Squirrels: New Research on Wealth Inequality Among Animals Sparks Debate on Human Economies
Researchers studying beasts that pass on resources and advantages to offspring have raised the old question of whether humans are destined to live in stratified conditions. Your view may depend on your relative position.
Warning: COVID-Fueled Mental Health Crisis Will Be a Costly Second Pandemic
It’s time to prioritize mental well-being to avoid far-reaching economic and social consequences.
The Pandemic Triggered the Questioning of Current Governance Systems in Africa
An interview with Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)
Mexico’s Auto Industry Between Radical Change and Trade Wars
Between a rock and a hard place
Nimrod Zalk: “Let’s Be Strategic in Our Thinking About Trade”
An interview with the Industrial Development Advisor in the Office of the Director-General of the South African Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC).
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
ER Doctor: Private Equity is Killing American Healthcare
Dr. Ming Lin complained about Covid-19 safety measures at his hospital. He got fired because a giant Wall Street firm called the shots.
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
Occasionally, financial speculation fastens onto transformational technologies that have the potential to create a genuinely new economy.
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