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We are a network of academic economists committed to an inclusive economy and society. https://econfip.org/

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Why zero-sum thinking has profound effects on economic policy
Why zero-sum thinking has profound effects on economic policy YouTube video by Ralph Ranalli

The video version of our discussion on zero-sum thinking with Harvard economist Stefanie Stantcheva is now on YouTube! #inclusiveprosperitypodcast
youtu.be/X0S_vNPKUAc

12.03.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Capitalism is in deep troubleβ€”here's how to fix it Podcast Episode Β· Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Β· March 11 Β· 58m

University of Chicago Professor Luigi Zingales says capitalism is in big trouble these daysβ€”and he outta know, he's been studying it for nearly 40 years. But he's got some ideas on how to fix it, including a concept he calls "maximizing shareholder welfare." podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Why, When, and How to Teach the Fundamentals of Inequality in Principles - Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Why should we teach inequality? The continued rise of economic inequality in the U.S. has been on the radar of economists and policymakers for the last few years. New initiatives and platforms like Ef...

You can reach out here on Bluesky or contact us as contact@econfip.org .

You can also read Professor Erbil's policy brief on this topic: econfip.org/policy-brief...

10.03.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We want to hear your questions! If you teach economics now or you are a grad student who will someday, what would you like to know about teaching the fundamentals of economic inequality?

Later this week, we'll ask Professor Can Erbil these questions and share his answers with everyone.

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Welcome @lukaslehner.bsky.social!

09.03.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not Inevitable: Democratizing power over AI for public good vs private gain | Economics for Inclusive Prosperity

This brief was co-written with Maximilian Kasy, who is already a member of the network. He has policy briefs about AI and algorithmic decision-making. Max spoke with us for an episode of the podcast, which you can listen to on the podcast site: inclusive-prosperity.simplecast.com/episodes/not...

09.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Welfare for the 21st century: Basic income and job guarantee policies - Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Existing social safety nets play an important role in reducing poverty and inequality, especially in the rich countries of the Global North. These safety nets, however, also have numerous shortcomings...

He has co-written a new policy brief about Universal Basic Income and Job Guarantees. The brief discusses the key theoretical issues as well as the latest results of his empirical work on these topics in Austria and Germany. Read the brief on the EfIP website: econfip.org/policy-brief...

09.03.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Lukas Lehner | Lukas Lehner Assistant Professor at the University of Edinburgh

We are very excited to welcome Professor Lukas Lehner to the EfIP network! He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Edinburgh whose work investigates economic and social policies in a changing world of work. Visit his website here: lukaslehner.github.io

09.03.2026 16:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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The means of prediction and the production function of AI - Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Executive Summary Introduction How should we regulate AI? This debate is often dominated by arguments between β€œAI boomers” and β€œAI doomers” (Hao, 2025). AI boomers claim that building β€œartificial gene...

New on the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity website: A fascinating research brief by University of Oxford Professor Maximilian Kasy on why the true battle for future of AI is between different groups of people with different prioritiesβ€”not humans vs machines.
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05.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not Inevitable: Democratizing power over AI for public good vs private gain Podcast Episode Β· Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Β· February 25 Β· 43m

New episode! University of Oxford economist Max Kasy demystifies AI and explores ways to ensure that it's not exclusively controlled by tech titans. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

25.02.2026 21:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming tomorrow: Oxford economist Max Kasy on why AI's rise isn't techno-destiny, but rather the will of tech titans who control data and computing power. We'll discuss why data privacy laws won't save us, and what real democratic control of AI might look like. #efippodcast

24.02.2026 19:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Distribution matters: Why inequality is a big macroeconomic problem w/Princeton Prof. Atif Mian
Distribution matters: Why inequality is a big macroeconomic problem w/Princeton Prof. Atif Mian YouTube video by Economics for Inclusive Prosperity

Episode 2 of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast featuring Princeton economist Atif Mian is now on YouTube! Mian, who rose to prominence after the 2008 financial crisis, says record inequality is pushing the world economy toward another potential tipping point.
youtu.be/nB80mLODzlI?...

19.02.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest podcast episode is live! Harvard economist Stefanie Stantcheva joins to explore her groundbreaking research on zero-sum thinking and its profound effects on politics, policy, and the economy.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: lnkd.in/er-3iYSQ

Stefanie on Bluesky: @s-stantcheva.bsky.social

11.02.2026 16:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Coming this Wednesday! Harvard economist Stefanie Stantcheva discusses her groundbreaking work on the origins, prevalence, and economic impacts of zero-sum thinking. New episode drops at 11 a.m. on Feb. 11. #efippodcast

09.02.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast is now on Spotify! Check us out here: open.spotify.com/show/4HWaGvS...
#inclusiveprosperitypodcast

05.02.2026 19:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stay tuned for next week's episode of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast featuring award-winning Harvard economist Stefanie Stantcheva! We'll explore her groundbreaking research on zero sum thinkingβ€”where it comes from, who it affects, and its consequences. #efippodcast

04.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Podcast Episode Β· Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Β· 01/14/2026 Β· 42m

Interested in a new vision for economics that puts inclusive prosperity front and center? Start with this podcast episode featuring Dani Rodrik (Harvard) and Suresh Naidu (Columbia) explaining the origins and aspirations of Economics for Inclusive Prosperity. #EfIP podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

03.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Distribution matters: Why record inequality is a big macroeconomic problem Podcast Episode Β· Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Β· 01/28/2026 Β· 48m

Episode 2 of the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast with Princeton University economist Atif Mian is live! Mian says record inequality is pushing US and world economies dangerously out of balance. "Distribution really matters," he says. Listen now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

29.01.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Can We Build a Middle Class Without Factories? - ft. Dani Rodrik Podcast Episode Β· Capitalisn't Β· 01/22/2026 Β· 42m

Check out Economics for Inclusive Prosperity co-director and Harvard economist Dani Rodrik on the "Capitalisn't" podcast with UChicago economist Luigi Zingales and co-host Bethany McLean. Dani talks about future of the service sector and his new book. #efip
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29.01.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can We Build a Middle Class Without Factories? - ft. Dani Rodrik Podcast Episode Β· Capitalisn't Β· 01/22/2026 Β· 42m

Check out Economics for Inclusive Prosperity co-director and Harvard economist Dani Rodrik on the "Capitalisn't" podcast with UChicago economist Luigi Zingales and co-host Bethany McLean. Dani talks about future of the service sector and his new book. #efip
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

29.01.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Government Podcast Β· Updated Biweekly Β· We need an alternative vision of economics to replace failed neoliberalism and rising economic nationalism. In a world facing record inequality, climate peril, ...

Dani Rodrik and Suresh Naidu say economists need to adopt a broader view of prosperity, one that includes metrics of wellbeing like access to health, democratic participation, and a livable planet. Listen to the new Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast. #EfiP podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

15.01.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welcome to Economics for Inclusive Prosperity | Economics for Inclusive Prosperity Neoliberalism and economic nationalism are the two dominant meta-models for the global economy today. Proponents call them pathways to prosperity, but both have been blamed for exacerbating ongoing cl...

Listen to the inaugural episode of the @econfip.bsky.social podcast featuring @harvardkennedy.bsky.social and @harvardrte.bsky.social's @drodrik.bsky.social with @columbiauniversity.bsky.social's Suresh Naidu, released today: inclusive-prosperity.simplecast.com/episodes/wel...

14.01.2026 21:08 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Were Americans down on an up economy? - Economics for Inclusive Prosperity In 2024, amidst a heated election β€” one in which many people considered American democracy at stake β€” the economy still stood out as the most important issue.Β Polls showed that the economy was the num...

Were Americans down on an up economy?

Our first EfIP Short Forum looks at what was shaping public perception of the American economy before the 2024 election.

econfip.org/short-forums...

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