About

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.

Topics

Browse all INET content organized by topic

Black Women's 'Double Gap' in Wages

Feb 3, 2021

Black women are forfeiting $50 billion/year in the US due to the combined gender and racial wage gap.

Interview Featuring

From the collection: s Race and Economics From INET, Gender Economics

Video

From the collections Race and Economics From INET, Gender Economics

Michelle Holder discusses her recent paper, “The Double Gap and the Bottom Line: African American Women’s Wage Gap and Corporate Profits.” The findings suggest that African American women’s labor power is largely under-compensated by employers, with tangible implications for income and asset-building in the Black community.

Read the paper

Share your perspective