Analysis
How Climate Denial is Fueling a U.S. Homeowners Insurance Crisis and Risking a 2008-Style Financial Meltdown
New research reveals that rising insurance costs, reckless building, regulatory inaction, and big banks' fossil fuel investments are driving a dangerous cycle that jeopardizes homeowners -- and financial stability for everyone.
Everyone’s freaking out about soaring homeowner’s insurance costs in the wake of devastating California fires. Right now popular anger focuses mostly on greedy insurance companies, but is that the whole story? Are they truly the main reason behind these rising premiums, or are other factors at play?
Globalization, Populism, & the Politics of Resentment
How did hyper-globalization fuel populist backlash?
Breaking the Moat: DeepSeek and the Democratization of AI
DeepSeek's appearance is changing the AI landscape in more ways than we might think.
James K. Galbraith on His Latest Book, DOGE, Bitcoin & More
The distinguished economist talks about the power of entropy in shaping a new economic reality and viewing current events. His new book, Entropy Economics: The Living Basis of Value and Production, challenges flawed mainstream models that lead to distortions and bad policy.
Economics has a dirty secret.
The Dignity Deficit: Inequality, Work, & Recognition
Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel explore how inequality isn’t just about wealth—it’s about dignity. They discuss how economic structures fail to value workers without elite credentials and propose solutions that go beyond redistribution.
How Macroeconomic Indicators Shape Global Trade Trends
Macroeconomic indicators refer to economic data points that help assess the economy’s health and future prospects. They are used by investors and policymakers to comprehend the economy’s growth and performance. Some of the macroeconomic indicators include Gross Domestic Product (GDP), coincident indicators, and inflammation. Other indicators include National Income, Consumer Price Index, and Producer Price ...
Appelbaum and Batt Cite Their INET-Funded Research in the Boston Globe
Boston Globe
“But a first-of-its-kind Massachusetts law that Governor Maura Healey signed this month will rein in private equity greed in health care, offer hope that the state can avoid similar future crises, and serve as a model for other states to build on.
The new law effectively bans deals like the one Steward made with MPT, a real estate investment trust.
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