464 Videos
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How Stock Buybacks Fuel the Racial Wealth Gap
Jan 10, 2024
Lenore Palladino explains how stock buybacks drive inequality, and why we desperately need a policy shift.
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Barbara Bergman: Pioneering Feminist Economist & Advocate for Economic Diversity
Jan 3, 2024
Bergman’s groundbreaking work in the field of feminist economics challenged conventional economic theories and emphasized the significance of power, patriarchy, and social provisioning.
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The Ghost Budget
Dec 20, 2023
Paying for America’s Post 9/11 Wars
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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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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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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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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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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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Sellers Inflation
Oct 18, 2023
Is inflation just a number game or does it hold deeper societal implications?
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(Un)Learn Economics
Oct 4, 2023
The economists are not what they seem.
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Financial Hurdles in the Green Revolution
Sep 27, 2023
Can finance stop hindering and start helping the green transition?
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Empowering Women in Economics
Sep 20, 2023
Professor Rebeca Gomez Betancourt explores the transformative roles of pioneering women like Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Hazel Kyrk in the field of economics.
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The Lehman Disaster and Why It Matters Today
Sep 13, 2023
On September 15, 2008, Lehman Brothers, a giant investment bank with a storied history, filed for bankruptcy. The shock was profound; world markets melted down.
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Crime vs. Class
Sep 6, 2023
Unveiling the U.S. Prison System
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Economics Isn't Settled
Aug 30, 2023
Why is the History of Economic Thought important?