Money Talks: The Erosion of Democracy in the Age of Billionaire Influence
David Sirota joins Rob Johnson to examine the history and impact of money in U.S. politics, as explored in Sirota’s investigative podcast series, "Master Plan." Sirota discusses how a series of judicial rulings and policy changes since the 1970s enabled a system in which the voices of wealthy elites overshadow those of ordinary citizens.
INET Research and the 2024 Election
Ever since 2016, INET researchers confirmed the significance of economic issues in Trump’s ascendency.
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America at the End of Its Tether
Many voters, feeling disillusioned, are searching in vain for narratives that resonate with their experiences.
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The German Coal Industry and the Rise of Hitler: A Reassessment
The key role coal industrialists played in supporting and financing the eventual
Nazi triumph
Hitler and the German Coal Industrialists: Passing the Keys to A Kingdom
The history of the political relations between Hitler and the NSDAP leadership and the German "coal industrialists" from 1926 to 1933
Can We Avoid a Franken-Future with AI?
In his new book, Mindless, acclaimed economic historian Robert Skidelsky urges readers to pause and reflect on the delicate balance between advancing technology and our human essence.
Banks lose – someone gains: Households’ unequal exposure to financial distress
Is the burden of distress in the banking sector shared equally among households, or is it distributed unevenly? Following the global financial crisis, the economic consequences of severe disruptions to the banking sector and the unequal impact of recessions have become a key concern of macroeconomic policy. This article examines how temporary banking sector losses affect households differently according to their income levels. The analysis reveals that low-income households bear most of the burden, while high-income households tend to be less adversely affected.
Macroeconomic Modeling in the Anthropocene
Why the E-DSGE Framework Is Not Fit for Purpose
and What to Do About It
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