Government & Politics

Economists have gone to great lengths to write humans out of economics, pushing self-interest and generally providing two choices—faith in markets or the state.

A call to action for a world economy in crisis

Financial industry donations to members of Congress lead to the adoption of pro-bank policies

The links between campaign contributions from the financial sector and switches to a pro-bank vote were direct and substantial

IMPORTANT: Due to growing concerns around the coronavirus, the INET Conference, as well as these workshops will be postponed. Applicants will soon be provided further information.

Much historical commentary emphasizes how pandemics restructure long-standing social and political arrangements. The observation applies to macroeconomics as well.

What ails the EU Green Deal is exactly what troubles the Union in general — an absence of social democracy at work

Effective and quick federal policy response is critical to create conditions for a quick recovery.

It’s time for business executives, employees, and taxpayers to come together to help get us out of the pandemic and create conditions for a sustainable and equitable future

If the public is to be called upon for the second time in twelve years to bail out businesses, it should get something back for its money. Bailed out firms should be compelled to issue convertible bonds to the government.

New research points to critical role of public funding in drug discoveries and development for the last decade

A report from the Commission on Global Economic Transformation’s meeting in West Africa

Lower Income Towns in New Hampshire Voted Heavily for Sanders; Richer Towns Did the Opposite.

On the Modern Economic Theory of Incentives, Markets, and Socialism

In an economic context that remains uncertain, the biggest loser of the UK elections may well be our health and that of the environment.