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We are economists and thinkers from a range of disciplines who challenge conventional wisdom and advance ideas to better serve society.

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We develop research that challenges economic orthodoxy and serves society.

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Economics and Beyond with Rob Johnson, a podcast featuring interviews with some of the world’s most important thinkers, artists, and activists about the pressing issues of our time. The podcast is also available on all major podcasting platforms, such as Apple, Spotify, Google, and Podbean.

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Video series and courses for students and educators interested in exploring new economic thinking.

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To foster new economic thinking, we host convenings that gather together a diverse community of thinkers from different fields, countries, and schools of thought.

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Through the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI), INET provides support to students, young professionals, or others who embrace new and critical ways of thinking about the economy. YSI fosters conversation among those who wish to engage with new economic thinking and connects young scholars to the Institute’s vast network of economists.

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Donna Folkerts

  • Chief Administrative Officer

Donna Folkerts is Chief Administrative Officer at the Institute for New Economic Thinking.

Folkerts joins the Institute from High Frequency Economics, where she spent 12 years as part of the leadership team. Folkerts previously worked at Merrill Lynch. Folkerts began her career in the financial services sector of Chrysler Automotive, where she managed a variety of accounting and human resources initiatives.

Folkerts has volunteered extensively with the Rosary Hill Home for palliative care, and is committed to public education, serving as a founder of both the Mount Pleasant Education Foundation, and the Westlake Athletic Club.

Folkerts was educated at Pace University and Marymount College.