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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

If You Want Justice for Black Americans, You Have to Fix This

By Lynn Parramore

Jun 10, 2020

Economist Darrick Hamilton explains why confronting the racial wealth gap is the only way to address 400 years of discrimination.

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Why a V-Shaped Recession Is a Pipe Dream

By Edward J. Kane

Jun 8, 2020

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How America’s Economy Runs on Racism

By Lynn Parramore

Jun 5, 2020

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Benno Ndulu: The pandemic has laid bare the pivotal roles of both the informal sector and SMEs

By Folashadé Soulé and Camilla Toulmin

Jun 3, 2020

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Enhancing Resilience in African Economies: Policy Responses to the COVID19 Pandemic in Africa

By Folashadé Soulé and Camilla Toulmin

Jun 3, 2020

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The Fleming Myth and the Public Sector Contribution to Discovery and Development of New Cancer Drugs

By Ekaterina Cleary and Fred Ledley

Jun 2, 2020

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We're in a Moment of Collective Trauma. But There Are Glimmers of Hope

By john a. powell

Jun 2, 2020

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From Eric Garner to George Floyd: How History Repeats Itself

May 30, 2020

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COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Surge: The Impact of Wisconsin’s In-person Primary Vote

By Phillip Alvelda

May 27, 2020

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Corona Crisis and Eurobonds

By Thomas Fricke

May 26, 2020

The Calamity of Germany’s Distorted Perception of Italy

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Indian Economic Policy: Stimulus, Deficits and Privatisation

By Gaurav Dalmia

May 20, 2020

Over five phased announcements last week, the Indian government set in motion an unprecedented fiscal stimulus. Gaurav Dalmia looks at India’s near-term economic challenges and offers a prescription on how privatisation can help India achieve its objectives.

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America’s Chilling Experiment in Human Sacrifice

By Lynn Parramore and Jeffrey L. Spear

May 14, 2020

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The Economics and Politics of Social Democracy: A Reconsideration

By Servaas Storm

May 14, 2020

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The Wealth Effects of Bailouts: A Quantitative Assessment

By Pirmin Fessler and Martin Schürz

May 9, 2020

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How Market Sentiment Underpins Knightian Uncertainty

By Roman Frydman, Nicholas Mangee, and Josh Stillwagon

May 7, 2020