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Pontus Rendahl
Neoclassically trained economist and professor who has held positions at the University of Cambridge and Copenhagen Business School; discusses his outreach efforts to heterodox economists and related experiences in academia.
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Dec 17, 2025
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Ep. 472 Pontus Rendahl on His Failed Outreach to Heterodox Economists
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Pontus Rendahl, a neoclassically trained economist with a rich academic background, shares insights from his outreach to heterodox economists. He describes his experiences at Cambridge and frustration with hostility during events. Pontus addresses the divide over financial models and radical uncertainty, exploring claims of Modern Monetary Theory. He illustrates how small changes in model assumptions can drastically affect outcomes. His reflections on communication and the value of heterodox ideas in light of the 2008 financial crisis add depth to the conversation.
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