Dani Rodrik

Dani Rodrik

@drodrik.bsky.social

Economist

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Nils Redeker
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A little late to the debate after a couple of weeks off, but here are a few thoughts on the Franco-German compromise on “Made in Europe” rules for cars.

Dani Rodrik
@drodrik.bsky.social

A rare good day for democracy (Brazil, Serbia). Perhaps middle powers and middle income countries will show us the way instead of long-established rich democracies.

Dani Rodrik
@drodrik.bsky.social

I was happy to contribute a short endorsement to Isabella Webber's new book. Look forward to the panel discussion we will hold in the Spring at Harvard with Isabella and Daron Acemoglu provocatively titled "Can Economics Save Democracy?"

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EconReporter
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Dani Rodrik explains why good economists think in models, how models differ from theory, and why there is no one true model of the business cycle.

en.econreporter.comWhy Economists Do It With Models, Explains Dani RodrikRodrik explained why good economists think in terms of models, and what are major differences between models and theory. He also told us why macroeconomists' quest to find "the one true model" on the business cycle is probably misguided.

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Economics for Inclusive Prosperity
@econfip.bsky.social

Why was Economics for Inclusive Prosperity created? Co-director Suresh Naidu of Columbia U. says it stemmed from a realization that fresh perspectives in the field weren't being heard. #economics #inequality Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... youtube.com/shorts/dhSDz...

youtube.comThe story behind Economics for Inclusive ProsperityWhy was Economics for Inclusive Prosperity created? Co-director Suresh Naidu of Columbia University says it stemmed from a realization that innovative thinkers and fresh perspectives in the field…
Dani Rodrik
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This seems to me to get it exactly right and obviously applies beyond mathematics: solving a problem is not the same as developing conceptual understanding and insight, and might even come at the expense of it.

Terence Tao@teorth.bsky.social

A group of 25 Fields Medalists, including myself, have made a joint declaration on Math and AI: mathandai.org . We welcome additional signatories. See also this article in the Economist announcing the declaration: www.economist.com/science-and-...

mathandai.orgDeclaration — Math and AIRead the declaration and add your name.

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JW Mason
@jwmason.bsky.social

Our everyday language and habits and ideas of what's normal incorporate all kinds of political ideas that reinforce the existing structures of domination. That's what ideology is. An important part of the work of politically-engaged intellectuals is to help us become conscious of this.

Dani Rodrik
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Oh no. Very saddened to hear this. He was a great guy and a wonderful economist.

Michael Clemens@mclem.org

Goodbye to one of the greats, my advisor Jeff Williamson (1935–2026) Jeff your unstoppable intellect and excitement were contagious. You had faith in me when few did, and gave me everything I have. From the many like me: Our deepest and forever thanks. Your work & your self will be remembered.

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Human Rights Watch
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Osman Kavala has spent nearly 9 years behind bars unlawfully. Today, @echr.coe.int called his treatment a flagrant denial of justice, deemed his conviction void, & ordered his immediate release for the third time. The @coe.int should ensure Türkiye complies. Free Osman Kavala.

wapo.stEuropean court says the Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropistThe European Court of Human Rights has criticized Turkey’s courts over the imprisonment of philanthropist Osman Kavala
Dani Rodrik
@drodrik.bsky.social

Osman Kavala is a businessman and philanthropist the Erdogan regime has kept imprisoned for nearly nine years, despite lack of any shred of evidence against him and repeated ECHR decisions. Nothing reveals this regime’s disregard for human rights more.

bianet@bianet.org

AİHM Büyük Daire’den ikinci Osman Kavala kararı: “Derhal serbest bırakılmalı” bianet.org/haber/aihm-b...

Dani Rodrik
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Very weird (and undeserved) article on Daron Acemoglu in The Economist. The complaint from an anonymous "well-known economist" is telling: "he uses his models to inform populist policies that have been tried before and failed.”

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ECCHR - European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights
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“The regular prosecutions of people on the move and those who act in solidarity with them — for example, on charges that they have ‘facilitated’ entry — stand in stark contrast to an overwhelming absence of accountability for human rights violations at the borders.” - Delphine Rodrik, ECCHR

Inkstick Media@inkstickmedia.com

"The summer heat was beginning to ease, and a group of 36 people reached the coast of [Greece's] Samos with the hopes of seeking asylum. Masked individuals apprehended 28 of the displaced people, robbing and brutalizing them before shuttling them back out to sea and abandoning them in life rafts."

inkstickmedia.comWill There Be Accountability for Deaths on Europe’s Refugee Trail?A deadly pushback off the coast of a Greek island underscores the reality of state violence on Europe’s refugee trail.

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Rick McGahey
@rickmcgahey.bsky.social

@mayor.nyc.gov wrestling with providing equity and economic growth. The left must look at @drodrik.bsky.social and "productivism", work with large firms to create good jobs, especially in services. My new piece in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social : www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/m...

project-syndicate.orgCan Progressives Deliver Economic Growth?Rick McGahey sees Zohran Mamdani’s effort to balance redistribution and dynamism as a bellwether for the left.
Dani Rodrik
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A useful set of first-order principles for a multipolar world from Bâli and Moyn. Especially important is the self-restraint that must be exercised by middle powers who have to play a large role in such an order.

Samuel Moyn@samuelmoyn.bsky.social

The great Asli Bâli and I this morning on the sentimental glazing of US global supremacy - and the need to coax opportunity from its aftermath. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

theguardian.comWhat should replace the American-led world order? | Aslı Bâli and Samuel MoynThe task now is to stop mourning the old order and build the foundations of the new multipolar world
Dani Rodrik
@drodrik.bsky.social

Yes. This point is not sufficiently recognized in the global imbalances debate. If you think your CA deficit is excessive and caused by factors outside your borders, you should tax or otherwise discourage capital inflows. Tariffs are a very blunt tool at best. +

Michael Pettis@michaelpettis.bsky.social

8/9 I agree, and this suggests that rather than encourage capital inflows, economies that want to strengthen their manufacturing and productive sectors and to benefit workers by raising productivity and wages should consider capital controls as a far more effective tool than tariffs.

Dani Rodrik
@drodrik.bsky.social

On the other hand, if your worry is sectoral in nature (say, the effect of imports on your auto industry) you should respond by industrial policies encouraging productive investments. Again, tariffs are a blunt tool. +

Dani Rodrik
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And, I would add, stop treating China as if it’s somehow responsible for solving your own problems. China’s policies may be wrong for China. My view is they do need to change course. But I’d be cautious second-guessing a country that has produced the most miraculous economic performance in history.

Dani Rodrik
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Thanks to Jayati Ghosh and Marcel Fratzscher for joining me on this symposium on my book "Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World," and Hagen Schulz-Forberg for organizing it online.ucpress.edu/gp/article/7...

online.ucpress.eduBeyond Trade-offs: New Economics for Climate, Jobs, and Development—A SymposiumIn this new special Symposium edition of our podcast series Planetary Choices: Global Governance Beyond Neo-Liberalism, we engage with Dani Rodrik’s new book, Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A...
Dani Rodrik
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In Turkey, the regime has just and closed down a leading private university (with no explanation) and forced the opposition party to reinstate its previous leader (replacing a leader who has a significant chance of winning against Erdogan with one who has always lost).

Dani Rodrik
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Starts at 9am Eastern Time today.

Dani Rodrik@drodrik.bsky.social

I will be talking to VoxDev’s Oliver Hanney tomorrow on why industrialization is longer delivering as a growth strategy and what govts need to do about it. You can join by Zoom and ask questions. voxdev.org/event/why-da...

voxdev.orgWhy Dani Rodrik changed his mind on manufacturingWe are really excited for this live episode of the Ideas in Development podcast, taking place next week on Wednesday May 20th at 2pm UK time. Dani Rodrik will join Managing Editor Oliver Hanney to dis...
Dani Rodrik
@drodrik.bsky.social

I will be talking to VoxDev’s Oliver Hanney tomorrow on why industrialization is longer delivering as a growth strategy and what govts need to do about it. You can join by Zoom and ask questions. voxdev.org/event/why-da...

voxdev.orgWhy Dani Rodrik changed his mind on manufacturingWe are really excited for this live episode of the Ideas in Development podcast, taking place next week on Wednesday May 20th at 2pm UK time. Dani Rodrik will join Managing Editor Oliver Hanney to dis...