The world has never been richer, yet we have never been angrier. What does this say about where we are heading?
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Mark Blyth
The William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics, The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University
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The world has never been richer, yet we have never been angrier. What does this say about where we are heading? Acclaimed for his stunning (and very early) predictions of Donald Trump’s victory and Brexit, and for identifying the phenomenon that he named “Global Trumpism,” Brown University professor Mark Blyth has once again pinpointed the powerful underpinnings that are shaping our political and economic future.
Drawing upon his latest book, Angrynomics, co-authored with hedge fund manager Eric Lonergan, Blyth reveals how the rise of nationalism, shifting global politics, financial markets — even the intensified stress of everyday life — are being influenced by an economy of heightened uncertainty and anger. In a world driven by Angrynomics, faith in the workings of markets and politics has been undermined, and ever-accelerating economic change has become something to be feared. Renowned for making complex topics understandable and refreshingly entertaining, Blyth energizes audiences with his sharp Scottish wit and brilliant insights into what’s to come.
Professor Blyth is the William R. Rhodes ’57 Professor of International Economics and Professor of Political Science and currently serves as Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance at Brown University, an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to exploring how economics and finance impact the world we inhabit today. Blyth’s research focuses upon how and why the economy changes, the politics that it produces and “why people continue to believe stupid economic ideas despite buckets of evidence to the contrary.” He also explores areas ranging from why aging is a threat to economic prosperity, why technology change may not change the world of work as much as some fear, and (in an article with Nassim Nicholas Taleb) why revolutions such as the Arab Spring have the same drivers as financial crises. His other books include Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea and The Future of the Euro. Austerity, which has been translated into 16 languages, won numerous awards, and the attention of Paul Krugman and Lawrence Summers. Reviewing Austerity in the Financial Times, Summers compared Blyth’s writing to that of John Maynard Keynes. Blyth is a contributor to Foreign Affairs and The Guardian and has appeared multiple times on Fox News, NPR, BBC and Bloomberg. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Columbia University.
Professor Blyth’s ability to break down and clarify complex issues has made him a popular choice for investor conferences, trade associations, client conferences, executive briefings, or any group looking to gain a better understanding of the intertwined future of the economy and politics. He is known for working collaboratively with clients to tailor his presentations to their interests, and most of all, for keeping audiences engaged and entertained. As one client glowingly wrote, “His humor and the way he put forward his views were just amazing. All were just glued to their seats and it was a very enriching learning session.
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Topics
The New Normal? That One? Fogettaboutit! Here’s Your Real ‘New Normal’ and Its Anything But.”
Inflation Stories: Making Sense of Inflation for the Long Run
From Economics to Angrynomics: Crashes, Reboots & Anger in Our Economies
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Mark Blyth: The Euro – an assessment in the midst of a European war | Q&A with Yanis Varoufakis
Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea | Mark Blyth | Talks at Google
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