Institute for New Economic Thinking
The History of More Engaged Economists - Perry Mehrling
Economists in previous eras were much more engaged with professionals working in the society and economy and so had a tendency to have theories more informed by actual practices.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economics Trapped in an Old Paradigm - Joseph Stiglitz
A Nobel Laureate describes the terrible trap the economics profession is in and how the Institute may provide a way out by helping the next generation work outside the old paradigm.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Need for Eclectic Perspectives and Reality Checks - John Kay
A Financial Times columnist promotes the idea that economics now needs many new perspectives and a constant grounding of theory with actual practices on the ground.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Young People Drive All Intellectual Revolutions - Martin Wolf
The Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times explains why young people ALWAYS are behind the creation of new paradigms and fundamentally new ideas.
Curated Video
Understanding Populations and Factors Affecting Population Growth
This video is a lecture presentation on populations. The presenter defines the terms population, community, and ecosystem and explains how these terms are related. The factors affecting the size of a population, such as food supply,...
History Hit
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore: A presidential role
What did Charles Moore's research consist of? Was Margaret Thatcher a part of a transition from British Prime Minister to a more presidential world stage? The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore, Part 4
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Advice to Young Economists
Leading Economists and Professors inspire the next generation of economists by giving advice on what to study and why the future is so open and promising.
Curated Video
Conservation: Using Our Environment and Resources Sustainably
This video is a lecture presentation on conservation and the importance of using our environment and its resources sustainably. The speaker discusses sustainable resources such as forests and fish stocks, and the need to manage them...
XKA Digital
Good bosses value their people's opinions
Zeina is Managing Director at The Carlyle Group advising on Corporate Private Equity and European buyout opportunities. Prior to joining Carlyle, Zeina was an Associate at European Digital Capital, a technology venture capital fund....
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A2 English Listening Practice - Emotions
This video serves as English listening comprehension practice for lower-level students. In this video, a native English speaker talks slowly and clearly about the topic of emotions. The subtitles are included at the bottom of the screen...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Financial Crisis - Common Cold or Pneumonia
Richard Koo - Conference @ King's
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Grad Student View: Some Professors Have No Incentive for Needed Change - Arun Advani
Arun Advani, a graduate student at King's College, notes that the recent financial crisis has been eye-opening, in that some old ideas that are still taught in schools now seem more obviously unrealistic. Advani believes that business...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The History Behind the Institute
Some key players explain the beginnings of the Institute for New Economic Thinking - starting with an unusual retreat at the home of George Soros.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Silver Lining of a New Economic Beginning - Joseph Stiglitz
A Nobel Laureate is heartened that the global crisis has demolished the free market fundamentalist paradigm and opened up the possibilities for a 21st-century economics.
History Hit
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore: Criticism or praise
How much criticism or praise does she deserve in terms of de-industrialization? What are Charles Moore's thoughts on the idea about the era of the individual at that time? The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher with Charles Moore, Part 3
Curated Video
Physical Defenses Against Pathogens
This video is a lecture presentation on physical defenses against pathogens. The presenter discusses the ways in which pathogens can be transmitted from one host to another and how we can limit their spread through measures such as good...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
George Soros the Intellectual Trader - Perry Mehrling
A younger professor describes George Soros as merging the open inquiry and intellectual honesty of the best in Academia with the practical mindset of a financial trader.
Rachel's English
Best Online Dictionary / How to Pronounce Any Word
You can learn how to pronounce every English word! In this video I show you how to learn English by using the best English dictionary. If you’re studying English you might be unsure whether you’re pronouncing some of the words correctly....
Curated Video
Understanding and Preventing the Spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV
The video is a lecture presentation on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The speaker defines what STIs are, including common examples like gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. The speaker explains how HIV is spread from person to person...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
On the Early Formation of the Institute - Perry Mehrling
A younger professor's perspective on George Soros and the older generation of economists who initially got together to form the Institute for New Economic Thinking.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute and Partnerships with Other Universities
The Executive Director explains the Institute's Program to partner with major universities and fund satellite Institutes closer to students and professors around the world.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Grants Program for the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Executive Director explains the Institute's major task to nourish new research and support the next generation of economists to work outside the old free market paradigm.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economics Opens Up into Long-term Turmoil - Martin Wolf
The economics profession is heading into years of turmoil that will be tremendously beneficial for academics, particularly young people who can help invent the new theories and ideas.
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Lady Jane Grey part 9: Jane's Supporters Turn Against Her
Support for Queen Jane was low, even among Protestants. Members of her council slipped quietly out of the castle. Her sister's father-in-law, the Early of Pembroke went so far as to seek an anullment for his son's marriage to distance...