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When it comes to those contributing to the ideas of a New Economy, there is a whole range of researchers who have been working on this for one, two, or more decades. These include Harvard economist Dani Rodrik, who was already criticizing the market-liberal approach to globalization in the 1990s. They also include Thomas Piketty,…

When it comes to those contributing to the ideas of a New Economy, there is a whole range of researchers who have been working on this for one, two, or more decades. These include Harvard economist Dani Rodrik, who was already criticizing the market-liberal approach to globalization in the 1990s. They also include Thomas Piketty, Gabriel Zucman, and Branko Milanovic with their groundbreaking research on inequality. Likewise, Mariana Mazzucato, regarding a new understanding of an innovative state, or Isabella Weber, who became known for her work on price controls during crises.

In the meantime, however, a number of thinkers have also joined who criticize the old market-liberal dogma from a more established position—and are looking for something new. Even if they do not fit into the usual molds. These include former IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard, one of the co-signatories of the Berlin Declaration, as well as former Chilean Finance Minister Andres Velasco and former British central banker Tim Besley, who co-initiated the London Consensus. This also includes Aspen Director Stormy-Annika Mildner, also a signatory of the Berlin Declaration.

Finally, the new thinkers include several Nobel laureates such as Angus Deaton, Joseph Stiglitz, Daron Acemoglu, and Simon Johnson.

Credits: Gabriel Zucman: Photo © EU Tax Observatory; Branko Milanovic © Florian Schuh; Mariana Mazzucato: Photo © Maria Mazzucato; Isabella Weber: Photo © Marzena Skubatz; Laurence Tubiana: Photo © Camille Collin; Dani Rodrik: Photo © Martha Stewart; Adam Tooze: Photo © Florian Schuh; Stormy-Annika Mildner: Photo © SWP; Olivier Blanchard: Photo © Eugene Salazar

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