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.

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Privacy Policy

The Institute for New Economic Thinking (“INET”) is committed to protecting your privacy online. Your use of www.ineteconomics.org, including the Young Scholars Initiative, the Young Scholars Directory, INET ED., INET Education Program, and all other platforms, features and sites (the “Website”) indicates your acceptance of this Privacy Policy (the “Policy”). If you do not accept all of the terms of the Policy, you should not use the Website. This Policy may change, so please refer back to it periodically.

(1) How We Collect Information About You.

We obtain information about you when you use our Website. For example, you may provide us information when you use our Website to become a member, create an account, subscribe to one of our blogs, comment on a post, make a donation, sign up for the Young Scholars Directory, participate in various user-related activities and discussion forums on INET ED., register for an event, or use one of the other services, features or resources on the website. We may also obtain information about you when you apply for a grant from us or manage a grant from us.

(2) What Kinds of Information Do We Collect About You?

“Personal Information” is information that would allow someone to identify or contact you, including, for example, your name, organization, address, phone number and email address. The Personal Information we ask for might include your name, address, country or area of residence, academic affiliation, level of education, student status, field of study, birthdate, gender, phone numbers, fax number, email address, social media online identifiers, tax or banking information, and IP address. If you make a donation, register for an event, or apply for a grant, you may be directed to a third-party website to process that transaction. They may collect additional information necessary to complete that transaction or application.

(3) How We Use Your Information.

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We may collect nonpersonal information about you when you visit the Website. Nonpersonal information may include browser types, access times, and technical information concerning connection to the Website. We may use this information for internal purposes, for example, to improve the Website, analyze usage patterns, and negotiate with vendors of Internet services. That information does not include your Personal Information.

(6) Security.

INET treats security seriously and takes reasonable measures to protect each Website user’s Personal Information. INET is not, however, responsible for any information you share with other users of the Website or other third parties. While we strive to use industry-standard practices to protect your information, INET cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information. If you believe there has been any breach of the security of the Website, please contact us.

(7) Your Control of Personal Information.

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(8) Submitting Information to Public Areas of Website.

Please be aware that if you decide to disclose Personal Information on an area of the Website accessible to other users, this information may become public. INET does not control the acts of users of the Website, so please be cautious when deciding to reveal Personal Information. Please contact us if you believe a user of the Website is improperly collecting or using information about you or other users.

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(10) Privacy Protection for Children.

If you are under the age of 16, please do not use the Website. INET will not knowingly permit persons under the age of 16 to provide information to INET through the Website or otherwise. If INET later learns that a user is under the age of 16, INET will take appropriate steps to remove that

(11) How Long We Hold Data For.

We keep your Personal Information for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. These periods vary depending on the nature of the information and your interactions with us.

(12) Links to Other Websites.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. INET is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those websites. Once you link to any third-party website, you are subject to the terms of service and privacy policy of that site. We encourage you to investigate and ask questions before disclosing information to third parties.

(13) Notification of Changes.

We strongly believe in respecting your privacy. We will update and amend this Policy if and when it is necessary. Please check back often to read our most updated and amended version, which is posted in the privacy policy section of the Website. Your continued use of the Website means that you consent to our updates and amendments.

(14) Contact Information.

You may contact INET through any of the following ways:

  • By Email: https://www/ineteconomics.org/about/contact-us
  • By Mail: 300 Park Avenue South, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010
  • By Phone: 646-751-4900

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