Reducing Inequality Now (Special Online Event)
Watch leading economic experts discuss the gaping disparities by race and class that have driven so many Americans into the streets
Thoughts from the Stone Center on the Pandemic and Its Impact
In this commentary, Stone Center faculty — Miles Corak, Janet Gornick, Paul Krugman, Leslie McCall, Branko Milanovic, and Salvatore Morelli — each with unique expertise in the study of inequality, offer insights on the COVID-19 crisis.
Arguing with Zombies: Paul Krugman in Conversation with Joy-Ann Reid (Postponed)
Join us for a discussion of Paul Krugman's latest book, Arguing with Zombies, and major economic issues at the forefront of the 2020 election.
Capital and Ideology: Thomas Piketty in Conversation (Postponed)
Join us for a panel discussion on Thomas Piketty's latest book, Capital and Ideology, which includes a critique of contemporary politics and proposals for a fairer economic system. (This event has been postponed.)
Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future
P. Krugman. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. 2020.
Analysis: Which Americans Shouldn’t Get Government Aid?
In his New York Times newsletter, Paul Krugman discusses the political debate over who should and who shouldn’t receive government aid.
Panel: The Triumph of Injustice
In this video, Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman discuss their recent book and why the United States needs to increase wealth taxes to combat inequality.
The Triumph of Injustice
Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman will present a blueprint for tax reform that may allow a more democratic and equal system to prevail, followed by a panel discussion.
Analysis: The Damaging Power of the .01 Percent
In his weekly newsletter for The New York Times, Paul Krugman discusses why we should be discussing the economic super elite.
UNDP Panel: Measuring Inequality in the 21st Century
In this video, Paul Krugman, Janet Gornick, Achim Steiner, and other experts discuss the challenges of addressing global inequality.