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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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Articles

Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.

Article

Reconsideration of Fiscal Policy: A Comment

By James K. Galbraith

Dec 7, 2020

A response to Jason Furman and Lawrence Summers

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Young Scholars Want More Voices Heard in Economics

By Lynn Parramore

Dec 3, 2020

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An Effective Response to Europe’s Fiscal Paralysis

By George Soros

Nov 30, 2020

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The Gospel of Capitalism is the Biggest Turkey of All

By Lynn Parramore

Nov 25, 2020

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The Promise and Limits of Carbon Pricing

By Ryan Rafaty, Geoffroy Dolphin, and Felix Pretis

Nov 24, 2020

Article

To Save the Economy, Save People First

By Phillip Alvelda, Thomas Ferguson, and John C. Mallery

Nov 18, 2020

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How Biden Can Protect Workers on Day 1

By David Michaels and Gregory R. Wagner

Nov 13, 2020

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James M. Buchanan, Segregation, and Virginia’s Massive Resistance

By James H. Hershman, Jr.

Nov 9, 2020

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Affluent Authoritarianism: McGuire and Delahunt’s New Evidence on Public Opinion and Policy

By Thomas Ferguson

Nov 2, 2020

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Vera Songwe: "Let’s build forward better!"

By Camilla Toulmin and Folashadé Soulé

Oct 30, 2020

In this interview, Dr. Vera Songwe, economist and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa reflects on the ways that African governments have handled COVID-19, the role of the Continental Free Trade Agreement in turbo-charging future growth, the vital role of infrastructural investment and mobilising domestic resources for building forward better and greener.

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"Shadow" Lobbyists Run Rampant in the Swamp

By Rocco d’Este, Mirko Draca, and Christian Fons-Rosen

Oct 27, 2020

Unregistered lobbyists, including former members of Congress, are a key resource for lobbying firms

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Cybersecurity Expert: What the Media Miss on America’s Election Risks

By Lynn Parramore

Oct 23, 2020

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Profits Over Human Life? ER Doctor’s Story is Fearful Lesson for U.S. Workers During Pandemic

By Lynn Parramore

Oct 20, 2020

Article

Is This Time Different? Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Robots

By Institute Staff

Oct 14, 2020

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Mossadeck Bally, CEO Azalaï Hotels Group : « Le secteur privé africain doit faire partie intégrante des plans de relance économique »

By Camilla Toulmin and Folashadé Soulé

Oct 13, 2020