A Trumpian Diversion. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part III
Part III of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.
The Importance of Worker Power. Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part II
Part II of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series “Understanding Inequality,” which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.
Why Did the Rich Pull Away from the Rest? Paul Krugman, Understanding Inequality: Part I
Part I of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s series "Understanding Inequality," which originally appeared on his Substack newsletter.
From Data Deserts to Rich Insights: Lessons from Researching Wealth Inequality
In this post, Max Longmuir reflects on his time as a Stone Center postdoctoral scholar, his work on the GC Wealth Project and other studies, and why some initial ideas wound up in his “project cemetery.”
“Du Passé Faisons Table Rase”: An Excerpt from Branko Milanovic’s The World Under Capitalism
An essay from Branko Milanovic's latest book, The World Under Capitalism: Observations on Economics Politics, History, and Culture, a collection of his writing from the last decade.
Branko Milanovic: The World Under Capitalism
Branko Milanovic discusses global inequality with host Sanjay Ruparelia, a professor in the Department of Politics & Public Administration and the Jarislowsky Democracy Chair at Toronto Metropolitan University. The event took place on April 24, 2025 in the Toronto Public Library.
Socio-Economic Inequality in China Through a Cross-National Lens: Stone Center Workshop
In this post, Stone Center postdoctoral scholar Zhexun Mo, an economist whose research focuses on the intersection of political economics, development, and economic history, reflects on the Center’s recent international workshop.
Are We on the Brink of a New Economic Order?
Leaders of both political parties are promoting economic and social policies that challenge key tenets of neoliberalism. Where do the parties overlap and diverge, and what are the real prospects for change? Chris Hughes, Leslie McCall, and Dorian T. Warren discuss these issues in a panel moderated by Felicia Wong.
Postdoc Meredith Slopen to Join Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare This Fall
Postdoctoral scholar Meredith Slopen discusses her upcoming position in Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare, the current academic and social services job markets, and how to help other researchers who have faced professional upheaval in recent months.
Philip Cohen on How “Citizen Scholars” Can Engage with the Public in Uncertain Times
Philip Cohen, a professor of sociology at the University of Maryland and the founding director of the open platform SocArXiv, talks about his new book, Citizen Scholar, a guide for researchers who want to engage with the public and balance their professional and activist goals.