Eric Helleiner
Professor of political science at the University of Waterloo, specializing in international political economy. Author of "The Neomercantilists: A Global Intellectual History."
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Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 3min
The Neomercantilists - Eric Helleiner - Ryan Research Podcast #11
Explore the resurgence of Neo-Mercantilism in global economics with insights on influential figures like Henry Kerry's impact on economic ideologies and Ireland's anti-imperialist economic thought. Dive into decentralized banking advocacy and the hidden history of Neomercantilism as a vital third school of thought.
Oct 29, 2024 • 53min
Eric Helleiner, "The Neomercantilists: A Global Intellectual History" (Cornell UP, 2021)
In this engaging discussion, Eric Helleiner, a political science professor at the University of Waterloo and author of "The Neomercantilists: A Global Intellectual History," explores the roots and implications of neo-mercantilism. He reveals how this ideology, stemming from diverse global traditions, challenges the Western-centric narrative of economic history. Helleiner highlights influential figures like Mohadev Govind Ranade in colonial India and examines the resurgence of protectionist policies amid contemporary disillusionment with free trade. A captivating look at how history informs present-day economic thought!
