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Send us your questions for economist Isabella Weber on inflation and affordability

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Isabella Weber, an influential economist advising governments in the US, Germany, Europe, and Latin America, will host a reader Q&A on inflation and affordability. Her new book, Anti-Fascist Economics, argues that progressive politics must address economic insecurity to counter the rise of authoritarianism. Weber previously advised policymakers and was the author of How China Escaped Shock Therapy. The newsletter aims to explore how cost of living impacts the political landscape and offers advice to progressive politicians, including those facing austerity or zero-deficit mandates. The event is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 11:08:55 UTC.

Key points

• Isabella Weber is an associate professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an associate in research at Harvard's Fairbank Center.
• Weber's new book, Anti-Fascist Economics, argues that progressive politics must urgently address economic pressures to counter the rise of authoritarianism.

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The newsletter covers inflation, affordability, and cost of living impacts on the political landscape. Specific bond market details and direct advice to German parties are not detailed in the provided evidence.

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