Institute for New Economic Thinking
Prosperity for All
How do we make economic development work for everyone? William Easterly (Professor of Economics @New York University and Co-director @NYU DRI) discusses the critical successes and failures of nations in the evolving global economy.
Curated Video
Bush meets Vietnamese PM
1. Wide of US President George W. Bush meeting with Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung
2. Mid of Nguyen
3. SOUNDBITE (English), George W. Bush, US President
"We had a good dialogue. We talked about economic cooperation. We talked...
Bloomberg
Biden Offers ‘Safe Haven’ to Hong Kong Resident
Aug.05 -- U.S. President Joe Biden is offering a “safe haven” to Hong Kong residents in the U.S., citing Beijing’s crackdown on political freedoms in the territory. The move is the latest in a series of measures that the Biden White...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 122: Economic and Political Freedom
Today we discuss why economic freedom is required for political freedom.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 125: Private Property and Political Freedom
Private property is necessary for true political freedom. Find out why on today's 60-Second Civics.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Democracy Pt. 126: Markets, Property and Political Freedom
Market economies and private property are necessary for political freedom, but they aren't all that is required for democracy.