Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute for New Economic Thinking is a globally respected nonprofit think tank committed to reimagining the foundations of economic thought. Established in 2009, INET works to reshape the discipline of economics so it can more effectively address the complex social, environmental, and financial challenges of the 21st century. The organization bridges fields such as macroeconomics, complexity science, environmental policy, inequality, and technological change to advance innovative, interdisciplinary research. Through academic partnerships, grantmaking, thought leadership, and its Young Scholars Initiative, INET cultivates a new generation of economists focused on real-world impact. By promoting diverse perspectives and rigorous inquiry, INET plays a pivotal role in driving forward a more inclusive, resilient, and relevant economic paradigm.
ABOUT INET
The Institute for New Economic Thinking is a leading multidisciplinary research organization dedicated to advancing innovative approaches to global economic challenges.
Founded in 2009 with support from George Soros and other major philanthropic partners, INET operates as an independent, nonprofit think tank committed to reshaping traditional economic models and promoting research that is more relevant to today’s rapidly changing world.
INET integrates insights from economics, social sciences, complexity science, and the physical sciences to address critical issues such as financial instability, income inequality, climate change, technological disruption, and global economic resilience.
Headquartered in New York—with major academic collaborations at the University of Cambridge and the Oxford Martin School—INET drives forward-thinking scholarship aimed at creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and empirically grounded economic framework.
KEY PROGRAMS
Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) – A global network of early-career economists and interdisciplinary researchers exploring new economic paradigms. YSI hosts workshops, regional conferences, online collaborations, and peer-learning programs to nurture the next generation of economic thinkers.
Research & Grants – INET funds pioneering academic research on topics including financial instability, climate economics, labor markets, technological transformation, and global inequality, supporting work that challenges outdated assumptions and informs policy.
Academic Partnerships – Through collaborations with institutions such as Cambridge, Oxford, and the University of Copenhagen, INET supports research centers focused on heterodox economics, imperfect knowledge, and other innovative approaches to understanding complex economic systems.
Publications & Content – INET produces influential working papers, expert commentary, multimedia content, and the widely followed podcast "Economics and Beyond with Rob Johnson," all designed to connect cutting-edge academic research with policymakers, the media, and the broader public.
Events & Conferences – INET organizes major conferences and global forums featuring Nobel laureates, leading economists, policymakers, and interdisciplinary scholars. These events address emerging economic paradigms, climate resilience, policy reform, financial stability, and systems thinking.