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

Warning: COVID-Fueled Mental Health Crisis Will Be a Costly Second Pandemic
It’s time to prioritize mental well-being to avoid far-reaching economic and social consequences.

Dr John Nkengasong: A Collective Regional Approach Has Shown Its Power
An interview with John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, about how a coordinated response to COVID-19 in Africa has proven to be effective

Mexico’s Auto Industry Between Radical Change and Trade Wars
Between a rock and a hard place

Progressive Neoliberalism: Biden’s Economics, Distribution, and Inflation
What does Biden’s economic policy mean for the future?

How Milton Friedman Aided and Abetted Segregationists in His Quest to Privatize Public Education
“School choice” aimed to block the choice of equal, integrated education for Black families

Who Can Save Us From Jeff Bezos and Silicon Valley’s Planetary Death Wish?
The work of feminist thinkers helps illuminate why billionaires seek to solve problems on Earth by blasting into space.

CIGI Celebrates 20 Years of Research and Expert Analysis
In 2021, the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) celebrates 20 years of contributing research and expert analysis to global policy making.
Productive Bubbles
The One-Earth Balance Sheet

Carbon Taxes: A Good Idea But Can They Be Effective?
A global carbon tax alone will not be enough to significantly reduce CO2 emissions

China and the Supply Chain: A Comment on the June 2021 White House Review
Contrary to rhetoric from Democrats and Republicans, the U.S. has an economic interest in trade and peace with China

Hijacked and Paying the Price - Why Ransomware Gangs Should be Designated as Terrorists
Ransomware gangs have been causing extensive damage. It’s time that the government takes them more seriously.