James K. Galbraith

James K. Galbraith teaches economics at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin. His latest book is The Power to Destroy: How Bad Economics Drove America's Decline (University of Chicago Press, 2026).

Extreme Inequality Creates Global Disorder

Extreme Inequality Creates Global Disorder Extreme Inequality Creates Global Disorder

And it’s a problem that can only have a political solution.

Jun 22, 2018 / Feature / James K. Galbraith

Why Europe Needs a New Deal, Not Breakup

Why Europe Needs a New Deal, Not Breakup 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.

Oct 6, 2017 / Feature / Yanis Varoufakis and James K. Galbraith

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

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

Mar 22, 2017 / James K. Galbraith

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

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

A response to Rick Perlstein.

Nov 22, 2013 / James K. Galbraith

What Would Keynes Do? A Forum What Would Keynes Do? A Forum

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

Oct 5, 2011 / Doug Henwood, Matt Yglesias, and James K. Galbraith

In Defense of Deficits In Defense of Deficits

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

Mar 4, 2010 / Feature / James K. Galbraith

Trust But Verify Trust But Verify

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

Sep 24, 2008 / James K. Galbraith and William K. Black

Bailout Plan: Trust But Verify 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.

Sep 23, 2008 / Feature / James K. Galbraith and William K. Black

What Kind of Economy? What Kind of Economy?

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

Feb 21, 2007 / Feature / James K. Galbraith

Groundhog Day 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 t...

Aug 18, 2006 / Feature / James K. Galbraith

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