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Articles and analyses from the INET community on the key economic questions of our time.
Top Economist: America鈥檚 Racist Economy Getting Worse, Not Better
Lynn Parramore explores Peter Temin鈥檚 new book on the country鈥檚 two economic histories: progress for whites, slavery and segregation for Black people. He warns of a second-tier global future unless they come together.
How Inequality Leads to Industrial Feudalism
In a society where asset ownership is incredibly unequal, social mobility becomes severely diminished
Paper: Regional and Continental Integration in Africa in the Covid-19 Era: New Drivers and Perspectives
A review of regional integration in Africa
Looking for a Libertarian Who鈥檚 Not Afraid of History
A response to Phillip Magness in The Wall Street Journal
Warning: COVID-Fueled Mental Health Crisis Will Be a Costly Second Pandemic
It鈥檚 time to prioritize mental well-being to avoid far-reaching economic and social consequences.
Dr John Nkengasong: A Collective Regional Approach Has Shown Its Power
An interview with John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, about how a coordinated response to COVID-19 in Africa has proven to be effective
Mexico鈥檚 Auto Industry Between Radical Change and Trade Wars
Between a rock and a hard place
Progressive Neoliberalism: Biden鈥檚 Economics, Distribution, and Inflation
What does Biden’s economic policy mean for the future?
How Milton Friedman Aided and Abetted Segregationists in His Quest to Privatize Public Education
鈥淪chool choice鈥� aimed to block the choice of equal, integrated education for Black families
Who Can Save Us From Jeff Bezos and Silicon Valley鈥檚 Planetary Death Wish?
The work of feminist thinkers helps illuminate why billionaires seek to solve problems on Earth by blasting into space.