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Paradigm Lost Conference, Berlin 2012

CIGI, The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change hosted its third annual plenary conference in Berlin from April 12-15, 2012. Entitled “Paradigm Lost: Rethinking Economics and Politics," the event took place in the Axica Conference Center adjacent to the world famous Brandenburg Gate. Select videos are presented here; visit INET's YouTube channel for a full listing of conference materials.

In the Video Series

Thomas A. Bernes: Overview of Paradigm Lost Conference

Thomas A. Bernes
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CIGI Executive Director Thomas A. Bernes discusses the highlights of INET's Paradigm Lost Conference in Berlin.

Welcome Remarks at INET's Paradigm Lost Conference

Thomas A. Bernes, Robert Johnson and more
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Robert Johnson, Peter Jungen, Philip Murphy and co-sponsors Thomas Bernes and Bernard Lorentz welcome delegates to INET's Paradigm Lost.

Paul Martin: Reflections on the Politics of Deficit Reduction

Paul Martin
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Former Prime Minister Paul Martin discusses how Canada eliminated the deficit in the 1990s which was the worst of the G7 at the time.

George Soros: Challenging the Foundation

George Soros, Axel Leijonhufvud and more
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
George Soros opens the INET Paradigm Lost Conference at the Foreign Ministry in Berlin. Perry Mehrling and Axel Leijonhufvud respond.

Joseph Stiglitz: Is Mercantilism Doomed to Fail?

Joseph Stiglitz and
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Joseph Stiglitz, University Professor, Columbia University asks "Is Mercantilism Doomed to Fail?"

Robert A. Johnson: Keynote Address at Paradigm Lost

Robert A. Johnson
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Robert A. Johnson, Executive Director of INET delivers the keynote address at "Paradigm Lost: Rethinking Economics + Politics."

Joschka Fischer: Which Way Forward?

Joschka Fischer
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Joschka Fischer, Former German Foreign Minister on "Reflections on Global Turmoil and the Role of Markets, Governments, and Civil Society"