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TH EXCHANGE: Leading the Conversation, Shaping the Future
The 2026 edition of THE EXCHANGE is available!
The Murphy Institute is proud to highlight the many vital new and continuing initiatives taking place across our community. Our core mission remains steadfast: to advance the study of political economy for our students and scholars at Tulane and across our region, the nation, and the world. We invite you to explore the exceptional work Murphy does, detailed within this year’s issue.
Videos
Our comprehensive video archive offers a rich collection of past Murphy events, providing valuable insights and perspectives from leading scholars and practitioners in political economy. The collection includes recordings of our key programs, including the annual Yates Lecture, the Center for Ethics Public Lecture series, and the Murphy Research Symposium, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of our work. Whether you were unable to attend or wish to revisit a particular presentation, our archive allows you to connect with the intellectual discussions and diverse perspectives shared at The Murphy Institute.
Murphy Research
"State of the Nation" Report
A politically diverse committee of experts who together have advised each of the past five presidents, released its inaugural "State of the Nation" report to shed light on how the United States is doing in key areas.
Annual Research Symposium
This conference aims to provide a forum for scholars and experts to facilitate the exchange of views among researchers and policymakers on topics relevant to political economy, including healthcare, housing, education, and regulation.
Recommended Readings
The Recommended Readings in Political Economy series is a thoughtfully curated selection of intellectually captivating, essentially thought-provoking, and exceptionally well-written books that offer a pathway to deeper understanding about the forces shaping our world.
The goal of the series is to aid scholars and students committed to moving beyond the traditional boundaries of their disciplines in a common search for new insights and new ways of studying the political and economic realities of our time.
| Ladder or Lottery: Economic Promises and the Reality of Who Gets Ahead Gary A. Hoover |
| Capital and Ideology Thomas Piketty |
| The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of our Time Karl Polanyi |
| Governing the Commons: The Evolution of Institutions for Collective Action Elinor Ostrom |
| Debt: The First 5,000 Years David Graeber |
| Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea Mark Blyth |
| The Primacy of Politics Sheri Berman |