Archive
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The Economics of Abundance
Dec 13, 2023
In part 2 of our conversation with Professor Jessica Gordon Nembhard, she goes deeper into the power of cooperatives and their positive impacts on society and democracy.
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Article
Africa’s Crisis Is Also an Opportunity
Dec 12, 2023
“If we get our policy, politics, and institutions right, African economies and society could gain greater energy and food security, built on green competition and taking strong action on climate change.“ —Professor Chuks Okereke, Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development at Alex Ekwueme Federal University
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News
The White House Cites INET's Working Paper on Government Funding of Pharma R&D
Dec 8, 2023
The White House cited Ledley’s INET working paper on the NIH’s seed funding of FDA approved pharmaceuticals in their fact sheet on new actions to lower health care and prescription drug costs.
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Is American Banking Safe? You Might Not Like The Answer from Two Fed Veterans
Dec 4, 2023
Walker Todd and Bill Bergman expose the untold story of banking instability, regulatory battles, and the struggle to protect the public from financial chaos
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News
INET Welcomes Jamie Daves as its Newest Governing Board Member
Dec 4, 2023
New INET Governing Board Member Announcement
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Article
The Dutch Earthquake
Nov 30, 2023
Why did so many Dutch voters vote for the far-right Geert Wilders?
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Quantifying Sexual Harassment
Nov 29, 2023
Giulia Zacchia focuses on the dynamics of power and gender in the labor market, revealing how sexual harassment not only impacts individual women but also perpetuates broader societal inequalities.
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Democratic Reform at a Time of Dire Troubles
Nov 27, 2023
What sort of effective democratic political system does the United States want and need?
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Sympathy for Homo Economicus
Nov 22, 2023
Is self-interest the best way to organize society? If monetarism has taught us anything, the models aren’t at fault, it’s our application of them that’s flawed. Perhaps we just need to do a better job of letting markets guide us? Homo Economicus explains why greed is good.
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What Does Mustard Gas Have in Common with Crypto and Blockchain?
Nov 20, 2023
In his new book, Let Them Eat Crypto, Peter Howson cautions that the technologies are not just fraudulent but causing indefensible harm to both humanity and the planet.
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Visions of Inequality
Nov 15, 2023
Branko Milanovic takes us on a historical journey through the evolution of economic inequality in his latest book. Milanovic connects these foundational ideas to contemporary issues, revealing the intricate tapestry of economic, social, and political forces that drive inequality today.
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News
Lynn Parramore's Interview with Jim Chanos is Featured in a Dozen Publications
Nov 13, 2023
Lynn Parramore’s INET interview with Chanos is suggested reading in the FT, and has been cross-posted or summarized in the following media outlets: Naked Capitalism, MSN, Yahoo, Business Insider, AOL, Markets Insider, Latest Finance, Trade for Profit, Tech Telegraph, Best Stocks, Motor Mouth, Trading View India, Trading View, Benzinga, Hataf News, Forex TV, Business News and WN.
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Jim Chanos: “The Crypto Ecosystem Is Well-Suited for the Dark Side of Finance.”
Nov 9, 2023
The famed short-seller talks Sam Bankman-Fried, why Wall Street is still so keen on crypto, and how technology is making us dumber.
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Intersectional Political Economy
Nov 8, 2023
Unpacking the relationship between exploitation and group identity, Folbre offers a nuanced perspective on societal structures, and the pressing need for cooperative strategies to address global crises. Her insights pave the way for a more equitable and sustainable future in this illuminating discussion on intersectionality, political economy, and social justice.
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The Golden Age of AI Complementarity?
Oct 30, 2023
Recent developments in AI have added fuel to debates that have long simmered amongst economists, which could lead to a rethinking of economics itself.