Institute for New Economic Thinking
Challenging Top Economists as Corrupt: Part 3 of INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson
After asking academics and economists the tough questions, the director of the film "Inside Job" says that he was surprised by the way they responded
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Steve Keen: Predicting a Crash Makes You Lonesome 4/7
In part 4 of this INET interview, Steve Keen tells us why he prefers to speak of the credit accelerator, rather than the credit impulse. "An impulse implies it comes and it goes; acceleration is always with you."Keen also talks about how...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Could Household Debt Cause the Next Recession?
Colorado State economist Steve Pressman thinks so: in the next few years rising interest rates could squeeze household spending, and depress the economy.
Curated Video
Understanding the 2008 Financial Crisis: Causes, Impacts, and Policy Responses
This video provides an overview of the causes and impacts of the 2008 financial crisis, as well as the response by UK institutions and the government. The speaker explains how subprime mortgages in the US and their repurchase in opaque...
TLDR News
Is Britain Headed into a Major Recession?
The economic outlook of the UK looks pretty bad. Latest forecasts predict numerous consecutive periods of negative growth - and significant issues for households across the country. So we'll explain the three big issues the UK faces and...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Janine Wedel - Behind the Scenes of International Banking Regulation
Five years into the Great Recession, discussion and political fights continue about the right approach to international banking supervision. How to avert the next financial crisis or at the very least lessen its damage? Given the topic's...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Using Our Grandchildren's Credit Cards
In part 2 of INET's interview with Richard Koo, he says that what's missing from the US fiscal policy debate is what widespread cost-cutting of programs like schools and libraries -- and what this would mean for future generations
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ukraine & the Future of Europe: Ukraines fight for democracy
How has the Ukraine gotten to this point? What is the fundamental driver of Russia when it comes to the Ukraine? Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 4
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Does Inflation Targeting Make the Poor Poorer?
Central banks' shooting for a specific rate of inflation may seem like gospel now, but it wasn’t always that way. Mario Seccareccia, professor of economics at the University of Ottawa, traces the history of the policy from New Zealand to...
Curated Video
Limitations of Business Sales Forecasting: Challenges and Solutions
The video is a lecture presentation that discusses the limitations and challenges of business sales forecasting. He also discusses the difficulties in predicting consumer tastes and market trends, and how biased assumptions can affect...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ukraine & the Future of Europe: Setting the stage
What are the 4 key reform areas?Why is this the most important issue for Europe? Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 2
Curated Video
Central Bank and Monetary Policy: Understanding the Bank of England's Tools and Role
In this video, the presenter provides an overview of the role of the Bank of England in managing the monetary system and achieving monetary stability. He discusses the Monetary Policy Committee, its responsibilities and structure, and...
Financial Times
Steve Bannon on populism
The FT’s editor Lionel Barber talks with Steve Bannon about economic nationalism and rising populism.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Who Picked the Pockets of America’s Households?
The 2008 financial meltdown wiped out what was left of the savings of millions of American families, but Professor Edward Wolff says decades of income inequality had set the stage for the collapse of their household wealth.
Curated Video
Other Financial Institutions in the Financial Sector
In this video, the speaker provides an overview of various financial institutions that operate in the financial sector, including insurance companies, hedge funds, pension funds, crowdfunding platforms, building societies, and private...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Advice for Young Economists: Part 8 of INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson
"Be intellectually curious," the director of the acclaimed documentary film "Inside Job" tells young economists. It's an exciting time to break into the profession
Institute for New Economic Thinking
You Are Not a Robot [Andrew Sheng]
The world has changed, and we need to adapt. Andrew Sheng calls for a more human economics to drive us toward a sustainable future. This Is Your Wake-Up Call.
Curated Video
Bank Failures: Causes and Implications
The video is a lecture on bank failures which explains why and how banks fail and the importance of it in the real economy. It discusses the solvency position of the bank, the balance sheet of the bank, the liquidity position, and the...
Financial Times
Financial crisis explained: how did it happen?
Question 1 of 4: Rob Armstrong, Katie Martin and Martin Sandbu answer questions from the FT's Instagram followers: 'If you were to explain to a layman, how did the financial crisis happen? Could it have been prevented?'
Weird History
11 Ways Corruption Led To French Revolution
Though historians have been right to point to a variety of French Revolution causes - ranging from economic and social issues to questions of political representation - it is also true that French royal excess played no small role in...
Curated Video
Measuring Inflation: Understanding Key Indices and Personal Experiences
This video discusses how inflation is measured and the different indices used to measure inflation in the UK. The speaker explains the difference between inflation and deflation, the price level, and how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Identifying Risks and Opportunities
How to asses risks and opportunities for different scenarios such as business as usual, financial crisis, and strict regulations
Sustainable Business Consulting
Sustainable Investing
Discussion of the benefits of sustainable investing and different types of policies as well as where to find them
Weird History
Was Andrew Jackson The Craziest US President?
Andrew Jackson has a complicated legacy. On the one hand, he was a populist hero and a venerated war general. On the other hand, he enslaved persons, killed thousands of Native Americans, created an economic depression, and killed a man....