Abby Innes

Join Abby Innes, a Professor of Political Economy at the LSE, as she explores the unsettling parallels between neoliberalism and Soviet ideologies. Discover how the utopian ambitions of both systems can lead to societal pitfalls. Abby delves into the complexities of economic ideologies, revealing surprising similarities between British and Soviet politics amidst decline. She critiques the deterministic nature of neoclassical economics and Marxism-Leninism, and examines how historical insights reflect in today’s neoliberal debates, particularly through the lens of Brexit.

Abby Innes, an Associate Professor of Political Economy at the London School of Economics and author of 'Late Soviet Britain', discusses the irrationalities of government and market behaviors. She explores the parallels between neoliberal and Soviet economic systems, arguing for new strategies in climate policy. Abby highlights the failures of privatization in public services and critiques the portrayal of net zero as 'socialism'. She advocates for adaptive, plural economic models to address climate challenges without resorting to revolution.

Join Abby Innes, a political economy expert, Will Hutton, a seasoned journalist, Richard Kibble, a former chief strategy officer, and Daniel Susskind, an AI economics researcher, as they dive into the intriguing relationship between price and value. They challenge the notion that market prices reflect true worth and explore how capitalism often fails to address social values like love and friendship. With discussions on wealth inequality, the flaws of economic ideologies, and the urgent need for a nuanced approach to resource allocation, their insights provoke thought on redefining value in our society.