Robert Skidelsky

In this captivating discussion, Lord Robert Skidelsky, a British historian and economist known for his work on John Maynard Keynes, explores the unsettling link between globalization, fascism, and impending war. He warns of the parallels with the 1930s and how economic nationalism can slip into fascist rhetoric. Skidelsky also critiques the unsustainable nature of U.S. hegemony and analyzes the complexities of the U.S.-China economic relationship, emphasizing the need for institutional solutions to foster balance without fostering hatred.

Robert Skidelsky, British House of Lords member and Keynes biographer, critiques Europe’s strategic confusion. He discusses propaganda, media-driven war narratives and the shrinking space for dissent. He examines NATO expansion, rearmament dilemmas and how Europe struggles to find a coherent role in a rising multipolar world.

Join Lord Robert Skidelsky, a renowned economic historian and biographer of John Maynard Keynes, as he dives into the pitfalls of economists misunderstanding money. He critiques the lingering misconceptions from the 2008 financial crisis and the limitations of New Keynesian economics. Skidelsky emphasizes the need for government intervention over central bank reliance and discusses innovative fiscal policies like automatic stabilizers. Explore how these ideas could reshape economic thought for the future and address pressing societal challenges.