Isabella Weber has established herself as one of the most influential and sought-after economists of her generation, providing policy advice to governments and leaders across the United States, Germany, Europe, and Latin America. Recognized as a leading voice on inflation, affordability, and cost-of-living pressures, her work spans critical contemporary economic challenges. Her latest book, Anti-Fascist Economics, examines the historical and modern links between economic insecurity and the advancement of the far right, arguing that progressive political movements must confront everyday financial hardships to successfully counter authoritarianism.
Once viewed as an outlier within the economics profession, Weber serves as an associate professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an associate in research at Harvard’s Fairbank Center, and authored the award-winning book How China Escaped Shock Therapy. The upcoming Q&A session provides an opportunity for readers to engage directly with her insights on a wide range of economic topics.
Participants are encouraged to submit queries on how current living costs influence the political landscape, developments in bond markets, or strategic advice for progressive leaders navigating political shifts globally. Whether inquiries focus on complex financial systems or basic principles like austerity and zero deficits, all questions are welcome for consideration. Submissions can be made through the provided form, with options for respondents aged 18 and older to share their stories anonymously.