World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, defining the institution's goal of boosting shared prosperity as its strategy to tackle global

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim called for economic growth that creates more just societies, defining the institution's goal of boosting shared prosperity as its strategy to tackle global inequality.

Speaking at Howard University, Kim announced that for the first time in its history, the World Bank has set a specific goal to reduce global inequality.

Richard D. Wolff's YouTube channel features programs that begin with 30-minute updates on recent economic events. This is

Richard D. Wolff's YouTube channel features programs that begin with 30-minute updates on recent economic events. This is followed by Wolff's analysis of major economic issues.

Topics covered have included Americans' falling household wealth, the global debt bubble, large US companies evading taxes via offshore havens, and corporate scandals such as GM's vehicle recalls.

Explore more on Professor Wolff's website. His book, Democracy At Work, is available for purchase.

After years of economic crisis and failed solutions, many Americans believe the capitalist system no longer serves them. It's time for a bold new approach. Richard Wolff presented his proposed

After years of economic crisis and failed solutions, many Americans believe the capitalist system no longer serves them. It's time for a bold new approach. Richard Wolff presented his proposed cure, explaining and justifying it, and urged people to build real, positive change instead of resigning to economic decline.

This presentation marked the launch of Wolff's latest book, *Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism*, released September 1, 2012, by Haymarket Publishers. The event was filmed by LinkTV on September 6, 2012. This description was published on March 14, 2013.

Dr. George Land spoke at TEDxTucson's December 2011 event, themed "Innovating Our Green Economy." In his talk, "The Failure Of Success," he explored human innovation and the importance of

Dr. George Land spoke at TEDxTucson's December 2011 event, themed "Innovating Our Green Economy." In his talk, "The Failure Of Success," he explored human innovation and the importance of creativity.

Land, an author, speaker, consultant, and general systems scientist, developed his Transformation Theory. This theory, stemming from his research, integrates principles of creativity, growth, and change. Learn more about Dr. George Land.

Tom Steyer, co-founder of Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), discusses why advanced energy is a critical issue for the United States. Steyer, who founded Farallon Capital Management before resigning

Tom Steyer, co-founder of Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), discusses why advanced energy is a critical issue for the United States. Steyer, who founded Farallon Capital Management before resigning in 2012, has since focused on climate activism.

In 2013, Steyer established NextGen Climate to support climate change activism and completed his personal divestment from fossil fuels. For more information on the Advanced Energy Economy, visit the AEE website.

This discussion was published on August 26, 2013.

Critics argue that economics lacks a cohesive theory of value, a challenge debated by economists from Smith to Marx. This fundamental issue extends to problems concerning money, long-term

Critics argue that economics lacks a cohesive theory of value, a challenge debated by economists from Smith to Marx. This fundamental issue extends to problems concerning money, long-term stability, and sustainability.

A Long Finance conference panel, held on March 15, 2012, addressed "How to Incentivise Sustainable Finance." The discussion featured Professor Michael Mainelli, Dr Matthew Kiernan, Valéry Lucas-Leclin, and Joss Tantram.

This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and

This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and Amanda Donigi (Stella Magazine, PNG). Luinstra is involved with Papua New Guinea's Business Coalition for Women, the Pacific's first organization of its kind.

Globally, women earn less than men, are half as likely to hold full-time jobs, and their incomes are 10-30% lower. Only 24% of senior management roles worldwide are held by women. Journalist Auskar Surbakti moderates this discussion, originally published on June 30, 2014.

Lord Adair Turner, former Chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority and Senior Fellow at

Lord Adair Turner, former Chairman of the UK Financial Services Authority and Senior Fellow at the Institute for New Economic Thinking, delivered a presentation titled "Money and Debt: Radical Solutions to the Challenge of Deleveraging."

Turner highlighted a fundamental insight: banks simultaneously create new credit and new money "ex nihilo." He stressed this as a crucial concept for economics undergraduates to understand about the monetary economy.

This presentation was given at the "Fix the Banking System for Good" conference at the Philadelphia Fed on April 17, 2013, and published on May 5, 2013.

Quants, the math and computer experts in finance, designed products that nearly crashed Wall Street. The credit crunch revealed our financial system's deep reliance on mathematical models

Quants, the math and computer experts in finance, designed products that nearly crashed Wall Street. The credit crunch revealed our financial system's deep reliance on mathematical models attempting to quantify human economic behavior. Today, quants are at the forefront of another revolution: high-speed trading.

This raises crucial questions: What are the inherent risks of treating the economy as a complex machine? Can we truly control this model-based system, or have we created an uncontrollable entity?

This narrative delves into greed, fear, and randomness from the heart of Wall Street.

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual

Activist and fundraiser Dan Pallotta critiques the double standard in how we perceive charities. He argues that nonprofits are often rewarded for minimal spending rather than their actual impact.

Pallotta challenges us to stop equating frugality with morality. Instead, he advocates rewarding charities for their ambitious goals and significant accomplishments, even if these involve substantial expenses. His bold talk urges a fundamental shift in how we approach changing the world.

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