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Economics & Beyond with Rob Johnson

Economics & Beyond with Rob Johnson

By: Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET)
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 Rob Johnson is not your average economist, and this is not your average economics podcast. Every week, Rob talks about economic and social issues with a guest who probably wasn’t on your Econ 101 reading list, from musicians to activists to rebel economists. A podcast of The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET).Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Fullerton’s journey from Wall Street to Regenerative Economics

    Fullerton’s journey from Wall Street to Regenerative Economics
    Nov 25 2025

    ​​In this episode of Economics and Beyond, Rob Johnson and John Fullerton discuss his new book, Regenerative Economics which explores flaws in traditional economic thinking, and the need for a new framework that views the economy as a living system. They discuss the contradictions in financial theory, the role of chaos and stability, and the importance of self-governance and the commons in creating a sustainable economic future. Fullerton emphasizes the need to learn from life processes and to rethink our approach to economics and finance to align with the principles of regeneration.​
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Jocelyn Benson: On Becoming a Purposeful Warrior

    Jocelyn Benson: On Becoming a Purposeful Warrior
    Jun 23 2025
    29 mins
  • Fred Block: Beyond Industrialism - Building Communities That Work for People

    Fred Block: Beyond Industrialism - Building Communities That Work for People
    Jan 30 2025

    Fred Block, Research​ Professor of Sociology at UC Davis, joins Rob Johnson to discuss his latest book,​ The Habitation Society, which explores the need to move beyond industrial-era economic models to create an economy that prioritizes community well-being​. Block critiques how economic policies have fueled inequality and stagnation while offering solutions—such as restructuring public finance—to foster prosperity for all.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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