May 24, 2021

Forum Podcast: “Anger, Populism, and Modern Economics” with Mark Blyth

Anger, Populism, and Modern Economics

 

In this episode, Dr. Mark Blyth of Brown University discusses his most recent book, Angrynomics, with Forum Affiliate Morgan Wack. In just under an hour, Mark details everything from the history of capitalism and the causes of economic collapse to the rise of contemporary populism and the European Super League. By differentiating between public and private forms of anger, Mark provides a new framework for understanding the impact of discrepancies between lived experiences and economic talking points.

 

Books and articles mentioned in this episode:

Mark’s recent publication with co-author Eric Lonergan: Angrynomics

Mark’s previous book on economic austerity: Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea

Sarah O’Connor’s recent Financial Times piece: People Understand Statistics Better than Politicians Think

David Blanchflower’s book: Not Working: Where Have All The Good Jobs Gone?

Asli Cansunar’s piece on perceptions of local inequality co-authored with Ben Ansell: Local Economies, Local Wealth, and Economic Perceptions