Angrynomics and the plan to save the world (interview with Mark Blyth)
April 12, 2021 BFM (The Business Station)
In this podcast interview, Mark Blyth discusses the point at which economics becomes angrynomics and more importantly, how do we fix it?
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40 years later, is this the end of Reaganomics? (interview with Mark Blyth)
March 31, 2021 Marketplace
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses how Reaganomics was supposed to work, its ripple effects on Democrats and whether the era of “big government” is over.
Consider a debt for vaccines program (written by William R. Rhodes)
March 9, 2021 Reuters BreakingViews
Such plans may help reduce currency mismatches in jab distribution, reduce the need for “new money” and avoid overloading balance sheets with unsustainable pre-existing debt.
The Threats to Recovery (written by William R. Rhodes)
March 3, 2021 Project Syndicate
Many of the monetary and fiscal measures in advanced economies over the past 12 months were necessary and unavoidable. But as policymakers eye a possible recovery in 2021-22, they must be vigilant about the side effects of prolonged stimulus.
Scotland's future: Denmark or theme park? (interview with Mark Blyth)
February 23, 2021 Bella Caledonia
In this podcast, Mark Blyth takes apart the British economy and looks forward to a Scottish democracy.
Opinion: Stimulus checks are so 19th Century: Give Americans automatic, electronic cash (written by Mark Blyth)
February 12, 2021 Market Watch
Mark Blyth penned this article on COVID-19 stimulus money and the idea that checks should be electronic.
Market Mania (interview with Mark Blyth)
February 5, 2021 Radio Open Source
In this radio interview, Mark Blyth explains the populist lingo around the GameStop situation on Wall Street, Robinhood and other day traders, and more.
Wall Street and the Short Selling Revolution Part 2 (interview with Mark Blyth)
February 4, 2021 The David McWilliams Podcast
Mark Blyth appears on this podcast segment to discuss the "day-trading" insurrectionists to uncover who is actually in control, what human emotions are unleashed by the markets and what it all means for politics and economics.
If There’s No Fear of Inflation, Why is GOP Against More Stimulus? (interview with Mark Blyth)
January 27, 2021 The Analysis
Mark Blyth appears in this podcast segment with Rana Foroohar to discuss, "If there were a real fear of inflation, there wouldn’t be such an appetite for long term government debt at what amounts to a negative interest rate."
The economy leaving Trump (commentary by Mark Blyth) *In Spanish
January 20, 2021 El País
Mark Blyth provided commentary in this article on how trade will inevitably change as Trump's presidency comes to an end.
Hocus-Pocus? (co-authored by Mark Blyth)
January 4, 2021 Foreign Affairs
This article provides a debate on "the age of magic money" - or the idea that COVID-19 stimulus checks have altered the economy in a drastic way.
When Scotland Rises (interview with Mark Blyth)
December 18, 2020 The David McWilliams Podcast
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode, discussing the economics of Scottish Independence and what’s ahead for Scotland, Ireland and England.
PERC Podcast with Mark Blyth - Angrynomics (interview with Mark Blyth)
December 18, 2020 PERC Goldsmiths
Mark Blyth joins PERC director Will Davies to discuss his new book 'Angrynomics' (co-authored with Eric Lonergan).
Three economic lessons for Joe Biden from Donald Trump (written by Megan Greene)
December 17, 2020 Financial Times
Whatever you may think of the outgoing administration, there are still some useful takeaways.
Democrats Stuck Between “BlackRock and a Hard Place” (interview with Mark Blyth)
December 3, 2020 The Analysis
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast interview alongside Rana Foroohar.
Why financial policymakers are still fighting the last war (written by Megan Greene)
November 23, 2020 Financial Times
The pandemic has exacerbated the aftershocks of the 2008 crisis
Top international economist: 'Economic illiterates' must not repeat the mistakes of austerity policies (interview with Mark Blyth *in Danish)
November 23, 2020 Information
Mark Blyth in this article, "When the pandemic subsides, the fight for the economy begins in earnest."
The Super Fans Of American Politics (Mark Blyth cited)
November 18, 2020 Forbes
This article cites Mark Blyth's new book, Angrynomics.
Fear is a more potent weapon than we know in the fight against Covid (written by Megan Greene)
November 11, 2020 Financial Times
The worst phase of the pandemic may well be upon us, but if people are vigilant the damage can be limited.
America deserves a raise: Why Biden should prioritize a $15 minimum wage (written by Andrew Schrank)
November 11, 2020 The Hill
Andrew Schrank penned this article on why one of President-elect Biden’s first legislative priorities should be a substantial increase in the federal minimum wage.
Healing Our Angry World With Angrynomics: In Conversation With Prof. Mark Blyth (interview with Mark Blyth)
November 9, 2020 Law School Policy Review
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses the rise of angry populism across the world and the solutions proposed in his book ‘Angrynomics’.
Universal income gains traction on the right (commentary by Mark Blyth)
November 5, 2020 DW
Mark Blyth provided commentary in this article on universal basic income.
What to expect on Election Day, according to Brown's faculty experts (commentary from Rich Arenberg, Mark Blyth, and Wendy Schiller)
October 30, 2020 News from Brown
In this article, Rich Arenberg, Mark Blyth, and Wendy Schiller share their analysis on what the nation can expect on Election Day and beyond - at the polls, on the streets and potentially in the courts.
We’re All Mad As Hell, Thanks to Late Capitalism (interview with Mark Blyth)
October 29, 2020 GEN Medium
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses assumptions that have been made about economic theory.
How Trump took the middle class to the cleaners (commentary by Mark Blyth)
October 26, 2020 Rolling Stone
In this article, Mark Blyth provided commentary on Trump's "politics of recognition."
Political scientist says Trump "has got a lot more left than people give him credit for" (interview with Mark Blyth)
October 26, 2020 CBS News
Mark Blyth in CBS News, "Trump has got a lot more left than people give him credit for."
Hocus-Pocus? Debating the Age of Magic Money (co-written by Mark Blyth)
October 15, 2020 Foreign Affairs
Mark Blyth co-wrote this article on the financial response to the COVID-19 recession.
Will the Eurozone Endure? (interview with Mark Blyth)
October 13, 2020 The Demand Side
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast interview.
Act now to prevent a tragic economic ending (written by Megan Greene)
October 12, 2020 Financial TimesThe recovery from lockdowns is stalling and more fiscal stimulus is needed
The recovery from lockdowns is stalling and more fiscal stimulus is needed
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva: ‘The fund needs to have a big bazooka’ (article by Brendan Greeley)
October 9, 2020 Financial Times
The Bulgarian economist on spending in a pandemic — and what queueing for milk taught her about austerity.
How Deep Will the Depression Get? (interview with Mark Blyth)
October 9, 2020 The Analysis
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses China and the stock market.
There’s one sure way that Yes could blow the fight for independence (Mark Blyth cited)
September 22, 2020 The Herald (Scotland)
This column discusses research by, and the opinions of, Mark Blyth.
No country’s done well from socialism – why would Scotland be any different? (Mark Blyth cited)
September 15, 2020 The National
This column discusses, "Angrynomics," co-authored by Mark Blyth.
Why this high-flying Scot's new book has made him the talk of Washington (Mark Blyth mentioned)
September 8, 2020 The National
This column focuses on Angrynomics, co-authored by Mark Blyth.
Sovereign interest in ETFs on the rise as wrapper passes coronavirus test (Mark Blyth cited)
August 28, 2020 ETF Stream
This article discusses ideas and research in Angrynomics, co-authored by Mark Blyth.
Why it's okay to be mad about the current economic crisis and what we can do about it (interview with Mark Blyth)
August 12, 2020 The David McWilliams Podcast
In this interview, Mark Blyth and co-author Eric Lonergan discuss their new book, Angrynomics.
The economy reimagined, Pt. I: Dealing with inequality (interview with Mark Blyth)
August 10, 2020 Marketplace
This radio segment featuring Mark Blyth focuses on changes that could help ease economic inequality.
New currency is only way for independence, says expert (commentary by Mark Blyth)
August 3, 2020 The Times (UK)
In this article, Mark Blyth believes Scotland must create its own currency to make a success of leaving the union.
The false economy of simple solutions (Mark Blyth mentioned)
July 27, 2020 Reuters
This review focuses on "Angrynomics," co-authored by Mark Blyth.
What if COVID-19 checks were a regular occurrence? (interview with Mark Blyth)
June 24, 2020 NPR's Marketplace
Rhodes Center Director Mark Blyth discuss ways to build a stronger economy as we come out of this recession with NPR Marketplace's David Brancaccio.
An Alternative/Alternate History of the U.S. Response to COVID-19 (written by Michael A. Dennis and Anand Toprani)
June 24, 2020 Strategy Bridge
Michael A. Dennis and Anand Toprani, professors of strategy and policy at the U.S. Naval War College and visiting professors of public and international affairs at Brown University discuss nationwide mobilization in the face of COVID-19.
Angrynomics - A New Book Co-Authored by Mark Blyth
June 22, 2020
Continued coverage on "Angrynomics," a new book co-authored by Mark Blyth and Eric Lonergan.
'What'd you miss?' (interview with Mark Blyth)
June 18, 2020 Bloomberg
Mark Blyth appeared on this segment to discuss the economics behind anger.
Angrynomics, by Eric Lonergan and Mark Blyth (Mark Blyth cited)
June 1, 2020 Financial Times
This article provides a review on "Angrynomics", the recent book co-authored by Mark Blyth.
Rebuilding R.I.'s economy: You can open it up, but will they come? (commentary by Mark Blyth)
May 29, 2020 Providence Journal
In this article Mark Blyth states, "How many people feel like going into a movie theater? Is the airline sector ever going to recover? The idea that you can pack them in planes like sardines anymore is gone."
Stop Blaming Trump—the U.S. Coronavirus Health Care Crisis Runs So Much Deeper (written by Mark Blyth & Cornel Ban)
May 14, 2020 Foreign Policy
Mark Blyth, Rhodes Center Director, and Cornel Ban, associate professor of International Political economy at Copenhagen Business School discuss how in the U.S. health care system, failure is institutionalized. Getting rid of Trump in November would not solve the problem.
World's super rich buying pandemic escape mansions in New Zealand (commentary by Mark Blyth)
May 12, 2020 Mint Press News
In this article, Mark Blyth provides commentary on the number of wealthy individuals residing in luxury homes and areas amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can a Pandemic Defeat the Politics of Austerity? (written by Mark Blyth & Sven Steinmo)
April 22, 2020 Foreign Affairs
Rhodes Center director Mark Blyth and Sven Steinmo discuss the key to economic recovery after COVID-19
I Can't Remember a More Difficult Time for emerging markets (interview with William Rhodes)
April 22, 2020 Bloomberg Markets
"Banker to the World" Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, and founder of the Rhodes Center, on the global economy and the crisis in Venezuela. (Audio interview on Bloomberg)
Come together (written by William Rhodes & Stuart Mackintosh)
April 20, 2020 Reuters BreakingViews
Rhodes Center founder William R. Rhodes and Stuart P. M. Mackintosh consider COVID-19 in terms of economic damage, our governments’ responses, and the outlook going forward.
Bailing out the oil industry brings a fate worse than death (written by Megan Greene)
April 19, 2020 Financial Times
Megan Greene, Rhodes Center affiliate, argues that in bailing out the oil industy, zombie companies would be created that must be kept afloat with taxpayer dollars.
Stephanie Kelton: ‘They’re going to have massive deficits. And it’s fine’ ( written by Brendan Greeley)
April 17, 2020 Financial Times
The economist has long argued that governments should spend whatever it takes. Has her time now come?
Stephanie Kelton: ‘They’re going to have massive deficits. And it’s fine’ ( written by Brendan Greeley)
April 17, 2020 Financial Times
The economist has long argued that governments should spend whatever it takes. Has her time now come?
Maduro's Mess (written by William Rhodes & Christina Valencia)
April 15, 2020 Reuters BreakingViews
Rhodes Center founder William Rhodes and epidimiologist Christina Valencia discuss how as Venezuela continues to battle its unparalleled humanitarian emergency, the spread of Covid-19 is exposing the shortcomings in the country’s health, water, electrical and economic systems, which were already under immense pressure.