On the Early Formation of the Institute - Perry Mehrling

The transcript discusses a transformative conversation among a diverse group, including economists, journalists, and market professionals. The speaker reflects on the shift from self-referential economic discussions to a more inclusive dialogue that incorporates various perspectives. This new approach aims to enhance intellectual development by engaging with non-academic professionals. The speaker expresses excitement about the potential for future interdisciplinary conversations and the benefits of learning from American institutionalism.

What was the main shift in the conversation described by the speaker?

• From economics to politics

• From self-referential to inclusive dialogue

• From theoretical to practical

• From academic to market-focused

Who were some of the notable participants in the conversation?

• Only journalists

• Only market professionals

• Only academics

• A mix of journalists, market professionals, and academics

What was unique about the conversation according to the speaker?

• It involved learning from each other across different groups

• It was held in a new location

• It focused solely on economic theories

• It was a closed-door meeting

What does the speaker believe is beneficial for the intellectual development of economics?

• Avoiding interdisciplinary discussions

• Engaging with non-economists

• Focusing on theoretical models

• Engaging with only economists

What inspired the speaker's project on interdisciplinary conversations?

• African development policies

• American institutionalism

• Asian market strategies

• European economic models