Top 20 Economics Blogs 2023

Economics bloggers contribute varied content, making it an accessible way to stay informed without delving into the density of academic journals. Below, we’ve compiled a list, in no particular order, of blogs that we at INOMICS frequently turn to for engaging and informative articles covering a broad range of economic topics …

7. Naked Capitalism

Naked Capitalism, launched in 2006, features contributions from various authors with credentials in economics. Originating as a response to perceived underreporting of risk in credit instruments, the blog critically analyses policies since the 1970s, attributing them to events like the 2008 Financial Crisis. Naked Capitalism aims to challenge the status quo that, in its view, contributed to a recession impacting ordinary workers, making it essential reading for understanding the Financial Crisis and its aftermath.

9. New Economic Perspectives

Featuring contributions from various highly qualified economists, legal scholars, and financial market practitioners, New Economic Perspectives analyses global economics. Originating after the 2008 Financial Crisis, the blog seeks to provide an accurate understanding of the crisis’s causes and offers fresh ideas on addressing ongoing economic weaknesses.

16. The Undercover Economist

Tim Harford, a Financial Times columnist, is the author of “The Undercover Economist,” a blog that delves into the economic ideas behind everyday experiences.

20. Lars P. Syll

Lars Pålsson Syll, a professor at Malmö University in Sweden, maintains a blog that combines personal posts and professional insights. Covering the philosophy and methodology of economics, theories of distributive justice, and critical realist social science, Syll is a vocal critic of neoliberalism and market fundamentalism. The blog is multilingual, featuring posts in English, French, German, and Swedish.