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New School For Social Research is a Guiding Force In Economic Theory

Aug 31, 2016

For the better part of a generation, the world’s economic system has been dominated by libertarian free market theory—a theory that promotes small government, deregulation, and a host of other conservative ideas. However, the way Anwar Shaikh, chair of the ... read more

Show Your #NewSchoolSpirit with Impact Conscious Swag from The New Store

Aug 22, 2016

Tucked away in the University Center, you’ll find a tiny space that has been on the wish list of students, faculty and staff for years. Rumor is, it was worth the wait. At long last, The New School has its ... read more

New School President David Van Zandt with organizers and Fellows of the President Néstor Kirchner Fellowship at Universidad Nacional de San Martín.

The New School and Universidad Nacional de San Martín Name President Néstor Kirchner Fellows

Aug 22, 2016

Four young Latin American leaders have been chosen to study at The New School in the fall. The students—hailing from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Mexico—will come to the university as part of the sixth edition of President Néstor Kirchner Fellowship, a program ... read more

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Heather Boushey, Economics ‘98, Appointed Clinton Campaign’s Chief Economist

Aug 17, 2016

Earlier this year, Heather Boushey, Economics ‘98, returned to her alma mater to lead a compelling discussion on the political economy of work life conflict. In it, she zeroed in on the struggle of American families to balance their employment ... read more

History Professor Federico Finchelstein Talks Trump and Fascism in Germany

Jul 11, 2016

Over the last year, Federico Finchelstein has become the media’s go-to authority on the populist and sometimes fascistic tone of Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy. Thus far, he’s been interviewed by reporters at Politico and CNN, and his word have appeared in ... read more