James K. Galbraith

James K. Galbraith is author of The Predator State: How Conservatives Abandoned the Free Market and Why Liberals Should Too (Free Press, August 5, 2008). He teaches at The University of Texas at Austin and is an adviser to the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025.

October 6, 2017

Why Europe Needs a New Deal, Not Breakup

The EU is facing a crisis of legitimacy—but retreating to the nation-state will only benefit the far right.

Yanis Varoufakis and James K. Galbraith
Economics March 22, 2017

This 50 Year-Old Economics Book Helps Explain the Corporate Republic We Live In

Revisiting my father’s great work of theory can help us figure out what will take the place of faith in the free market.

James K. Galbraith
Political Figures November 22, 2013

JFK’s Vietnam Withdrawal Plan Is a Fact, Not Speculation

A response to Rick Perlstein.

James K. Galbraith
Economy October 5, 2011

What Would Keynes Do? A Forum

Economists and wonks respond to Thomas Geoghegan's Nation essay “What Would Keynes Do?”

Doug Henwood , Matt Yglesias and James K. Galbraith
Economic Policy March 4, 2010

In Defense of Deficits

A big deficit-reduction program would destroy the economy two years into the Great Crisis.

James K. Galbraith
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Economy September 24, 2008

Trust But Verify

Here's a short list of conditions for a credible rescue plan.

James K. Galbraith and William K. Black
Banking September 23, 2008

Bailout Plan: Trust But Verify

Bernanke is asking for trust he has not earned. Here's a shortlist of conditions to make this a credible deal.

James K. Galbraith and William K. Black
Economic Policy February 21, 2007

What Kind of Economy?

Progressives need to create an economic agenda that encompasses the environment and social justice.

James K. Galbraith
National Security August 18, 2006

Groundhog Day

From all official statements so far, the August 10 terror plot uncovered in Britain was the biggest thing since 9/11. But then again, perhaps it wasn't. It's not too early to ask the questions on which a final judgment must depend.

James K. Galbraith
March 30, 2006

Taming Global Capitalism Anew

Taming global capitalism is the overriding challenge of our time. Joseph E. Stiglitz, Thea Lee, James K. Galbraith and others offer their ideas on how the United States can transform global capitalism by creating a new social contract.

Joel Rogers , James K. Galbraith , Jeff Faux , Thea M. Lee , Will Hutton , Joseph E. Stiglitz , Marcellus Andrews and Jane D’Arista

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James K. Galbraith

October 6, 2017

The EU is facing a crisis of legitimacy—but retreating to the nation-state will only benefit the far right.

Economics March 22, 2017

Revisiting my father’s great work of theory can help us figure out what will take the place of faith in the free market.

Political Figures November 22, 2013

A response to Rick Perlstein.

Economy October 5, 2011

Economists and wonks respond to Thomas Geoghegan's Nation essay “What Would Keynes Do?”

Economic Policy March 4, 2010

A big deficit-reduction program would destroy the economy two years into the Great Crisis.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

Economy September 24, 2008

Here's a short list of conditions for a credible rescue plan.

Banking September 23, 2008

Bernanke is asking for trust he has not earned. Here's a shortlist of conditions to make this a credible deal.

Economic Policy February 21, 2007

Progressives need to create an economic agenda that encompasses the environment and social justice.

National Security August 18, 2006

From all official statements so far, the August 10 terror plot uncovered in Britain was the biggest thing since 9/11. But then again, perhaps it wasn't. It's not too early to ask the questions on which a final judgment must depend.

March 30, 2006

Taming global capitalism is the overriding challenge of our time. Joseph E. Stiglitz, Thea Lee, James K. Galbraith and others offer their ideas on how the United States can transform global capitalism by creating a new social contract.