Suresh Naidu
Professor of economics and international affairs at Columbia University. His research focuses on the intersection of economics and social factors.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 37min
CORE Econ: Rewriting Econ 101 for the Real World (with Suresh Naidu and Wendy Carlin)
Wendy Carlin, a Professor at University College London and director of the CORE project, teams up with Suresh Naidu, a Columbia University economist, to transform how we learn economics. They discuss the failures of traditional curricula post-2008 crisis and highlight their problem-driven approach that addresses inequality, climate change, and innovation. Students engaged with CORE's methods show more interest and understanding compared to standard textbooks. Their passionate insights challenge the outdated economic perspectives taught in many classrooms.
Feb 17, 2020 • 1h 27min
84 | Suresh Naidu on Capitalism, Monopsony, and Inequality
Suresh Naidu, a Columbia University economist, dives into the complexities of capitalism, inequality, and monopsony power. He challenges the conventional wisdom about minimum wage increases and labor market dynamics, emphasizing data-driven insights. Naidu discusses how monopolistic practices distort wage negotiations and the vital role of collective bargaining for workers. He also critiques neoliberalism and explores innovative policies like Universal Basic Income that could address economic inequality and promote inclusive prosperity.
