

Clara Mattei
Professor of Economics at The University of Tulsa and author of 'The Capital Order'. Executive director of FREE, the Forum for Real Economic Emancipation.
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 18min
One Big Beautiful Econ Con?
Clara Mattei, an economist and author, and James Robinson, a leading public policy scholar, join Jon Stewart for a lively discussion. They tackle how the myth of free markets often hides governmental favoritism towards corporations. The conversation critiques austerity measures that exacerbate inequality and explores possibilities for a worker-focused economy. They also reflect on misconceptions about poverty and advocate for empowering workers through democratic economic practices. Plus, a humorous nod to Elmo adds a whimsical touch to the weighty topics!

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Apr 13, 2025 • 56min
S03E36 - Clara E. Mattei on Austerity, Fascism and Authoritarian Liberalism
Clara E. Mattei, Professorin für Wirtschaftswissenschaften und Autorin des Buches 'Die Ordnung des Kapitals', diskutiert die komplexen Zusammenhänge zwischen Austerität, Faschismus und autoritärem Liberalismus. Sie beleuchtet, wie Austeritätsmaßnahmen die soziale Struktur zugunsten des Kapitals verändern, und verbindet dies mit historischen Beispielen autoritärer Regime. Mattei fordert eine Demokratisierung von Investitionen und reflektiert über die Hoffnung der nächsten Generation inmitten globaler Herausforderungen.

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Apr 21, 2026 • 2h 53min
#822 - Economist Clara Mattei on the history of austerity politics
Clara Mattei, italienische Ökonomin und Autorin, forscht zur politischen Ökonomie und Wirtschaftsgeschichte. Sie spricht über die Ursprünge der Austerität nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg. Es geht um Mussolinis Rolle, Räterepubliken, liberale und autoritäre Sparpolitik. Außerdem thematisiert sie moderne Austeritätsformen, Zentralbanken und Strategien für demokratischere Wirtschaftspolitik.

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Apr 14, 2026 • 58min
Jacobin Radio: Escaping Capitalism w/ Clara Mattei
Clara Mattei, political economist and author of Escape from Capitalism, explores why austerity is not a mistake but a structural feature that reproduces capitalism. She traces austerity from post‑WWI roots to modern monetary shocks, links it to rising right‑wing politics, and outlines grassroots strategies like assemblies and participatory budgeting to build economic democracy.

Dec 12, 2023 • 47min
How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism (with Clara Mattei)
Clara Mattei, an economist promoting austerity measures, discusses the connection between austerity and fascism. Topics include the negative impact of austerity on working people, the historical evidence and power dynamics of austerity, the need for democratic participation in economic systems, perspectives on work and capitalism, and the connection between austerity and capitalism.


