Globalization, Populism, & the Politics of Resentment
How did hyper-globalization fuel populist backlash?
Ineteconomics
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.
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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Beyond Industrialism: Building Communities That Work for People
Fred Block, Research Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book, The Habitation Society, which explores the need to move beyond industrial-era economic models to create an economy that prioritizes community well-being. Block critiques how economic policies have fueled inequality and stagnation while offering solutions—such as restructuring public finance—to foster prosperity for all.
Fixing Global Debt
We need a new blueprint for stability.
How Shareholder Activism Became Toxic—and How to Fix It
New book reveals how and why hedge-fund activists have been able to suck the life from big-name companies like J.C. Penney and Samsung with their short-sighted profit-grabs. Can their harmful activities be stopped?
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