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1/ Ottawa! Join NDP Leader Avi Lewis and world-renowned economist Isabella Weber for a conversation about a bold new agenda that puts dignity and affordability at the heart of economic policy.

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Too many economists are stuck on the idea that financing is the only thing that's important when solving problems or providing incentives. There needs to be more discussions like this about people's real quality of life and an economy which works for the benefit of society and its people.

2/ Weber's work on inflation and corporate profiteering have informed policy debates and been used by governments in Germany, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., including by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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