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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity

@econfip.bsky.social
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We are a Harvard-based, international network of academic economists committed to an inclusive economy and society. econfip.org

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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Should we make democratic participation a requirement for universal basic income? Columbia U. economist and EFIP co-director Suresh Naidu poses the idea to University College London economist Lukas Lehner, the most recent guest on our podcast. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Watch the full episode where UCL Professor Lukas Lehner discusses his UBI and job guarantee program research with EFIP podcast hosts Ralph Ranalli and Suresh Naidu. #economics #inequality #UBI #EFIP youtu.be/sNP7K4XYhzw
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
How do you motivate workers with guaranteed jobs? Coming tomorrow, a conversation with University College London economist Lukas Lehner about his research into guaranteed job programs and universal basic income (UBI). And EFIP co-director Suresh Naidu joins as co-host. #economics #inequality #EFIP
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's called the "polycrisis," the three massive and interconnected problems threatening global humanity: the climate crisis, inequality, and political illiberalism. HBS Professor Rebecca Henderson joined us to explore capitalism's role in making it better or worse: youtu.be/iVrqHp33Tws?...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
MIT Professor Liz Reynolds says to compete with China on manufacturing and critical technologies, the one thing the U.S. can't do is try to emulate China. Strategic and economic success depends on finding a new, smarter path for American industry. Full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Are you a young economist or student of economics looking to change the world? Renowned Harvard Business School Professor Rebecca Henderson has one key piece of advice for you. Listen to our discussion here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Obama’s big mistake in the financial crisis: no household relief. #economics #financialcrisis #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Extreme inequality is systemic. What do we mean by that? #economics #inequality #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Harvard Business School Prof. Rebecca Henderson joined the EFIP podcast to talk about how her thinking on rethinking capitalism has evolved since her landmark 2020 book "Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire." The full episode goes live this Wednesday, Sept. 24. #humanecapitalism
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Associate Professor of Economics Wifag Adnan of NYU-Abu Dhabi says heavy-handed restrictions on Palestinian cross-border workers created a black market for work permits, and that the associated costs are eroding worker income in the occupied territories. Full discussion: youtu.be/qLwjdsMR5j4?...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
MIT Professor Liz Reynolds explains how a humble tractor trailer chassis went from an economic vulnerability to an American "reindustrialization" success story. Check out our full conversation on the Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcKh...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
University of Colorado-Denver economist Prof. Hani Mansour explains why researchers should do more work studying the Palestinian economy. Mansour was part of our recent Economic Development in Palestine Part 2 panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLwj...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Please join us at 12:00 PM EDT (US) for an important discussion: The second installment of our Development in Palestine webinar explores how conflict and other factors are shaping the future of the Palestinian economy. Use this link to register: harvard.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Economic development is always challenging, but what can you accomplish in a conflict zone? Economists Wifag Adnan, Hani Mansour, Sami Miaari, and Ayhab Saad join EFIP co-director Suresh Naidu for Part 2 of our Economic Development in Palestine discussions. econfip.org/economic-dev...
Poster with information about the EFIP Economic Development in Palestine event on Sept. 10, 2026
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Tax credits encourage people to work more than socially optimal. #efip #ubi #labormarket #tax
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Artificial intelligence is predicting us #efip #ai #power #prediction #algorithm
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Where do new economic ideas come from? Young and aspiring economists. #efip #research #economictheory
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Why should economists engage in policy? #efip #policymaking #economists
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Why are economists viewed as the enemy by the public? #efip #economics #mindsetchange #sociology
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Do you believe in lamppost theory? Dani Rodrik discusses second-best approaches. #efip #economics
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Economics is all the same. This way of thinking led to Economics for Inclusive Prosperity. #efip #econ
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
How does government spending influence policy support? #spending #war #politicalsupport #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
How does lower unemployment reduce inequality? #unemployment #inequality #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The long-term impacts of inequality: Debt, deficits, and interest rates. #economics #inequality #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
When does wealth become power? “This is no way to live” -Atif Mian #economics #wealthinequality #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Considering which area of economics to explore? Economist Atif Mian’s advice: #economics #advice #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
How might we rebalance the economy? Economist Atif Mian’s policy suggestions: #economics #policy #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Why should economists care about extreme inequality? #economics #systemcollapse #debt #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Why do asset prices keep rising? The systemic answer: inequality. #economics #efip
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Applied to agricultural R&D with climate change factored in, the "inappropriate technology hypothesis" has a lot of instructive and sobering things to say about the future of the world's food supply. MIT's Jacob Moscana and Princeton's Karthik Sastry explain on tomorrow's podcast.
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
University of Chicago Booth School of Business economist Luigi Zingales on why capitalists would rather capture governments than compete in markets. Listen to the rest of our podcast with Luigi here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #inclusiveprosperitypodcast
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
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
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
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
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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
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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity @econfip.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The Economics for Inclusive Prosperity podcast is now on Spotify! Check us out here: open.spotify.com/show/4HWaGvS... #inclusiveprosperitypodcast
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