Jayati Ghosh

Economic experts and historians discuss the origins of capitalism, from colonial conquest to the privatization of land in Europe. Topics include the Atlantic Slave Trade, racial capitalism, and peasant uprisings against forced land separation.

Jayati Ghosh, heterodox development economist and professor known for work on inequality and global tax reform, outlines why GDP should not be the sole benchmark. She discusses growth’s limits for jobs and living standards, unequal distribution of gains, international corporate tax reform, public investment’s role, and why young activists give her hope.

Join Jayati Ghosh, a professor of economics focusing on global inequality, and Carole Cadwalladr, an investigative journalist known for her work on corruption, as they dive into pressing issues. Ghosh discusses the significance of international inequality data and policy reforms to combat extreme wealth. Cadwalladr reveals shocking details about Nathan Gill's bribery case linked to Russian interference, raising questions about political integrity. Together, they explore how these issues intersect with fiscal policy and the role of markets in governance.

Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, dives deep into the fallout of Trump's tariffs, especially on India’s economy. She highlights the severe impact on factory workers, with dramatic drops in exports and rising layoffs, particularly in textiles and jewelry. Ghosh points out how erratic tariffs create uncertainty for consumers and manufacturers alike. She also discusses the need for India to rethink its trade strategy and warns that consumers will eventually feel the pinch of these tariffs.

Jayati Ghosh, Professor of economics at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, discusses the lack of planning for the millions near the breadline in India's lockdown. The podcast explores the devastating impact of lockdown measures in developing countries and the urgent need for coordinated solutions to support essential services. Experts analyze the long-term effects of COVID-19 on poverty, malnutrition, and government responses in nations like Pakistan and Brazil.