Fe Balata
@febalata.bsky.social
Political economist and writer. Associate Fellow @neweconomics.bsky.social but views here are my own. 🌎🌍🌏
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Systemic Colour: on discomfort, vulnerability, and structural change
There is a moment, often brief, when the world stops settling easily.
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The Epstein archive, taken seriously, is not a morality play. It is an exposure of how harm emerges from ordinary incentives interacting with extraordinary insulation. Have a read of my latest essay here: open.substack.com/pub/fernanda... #extremewealth
The Epstein archive, taken seriously, is not a morality play. It is an exposure of how harm emerges from ordinary incentives interacting with extraordinary insulation. Have a read of my latest essay here: open.substack.com/pub/fernanda... #extremewealth
Systemic Colour: on discomfort, vulnerability, and structural change
There is a moment, often brief, when the world stops settling easily.
open.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:23 AM
The Epstein archive, taken seriously, is not a morality play. It is an exposure of how harm emerges from ordinary incentives interacting with extraordinary insulation. Have a read of my latest essay here: open.substack.com/pub/fernanda... #extremewealth
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Absolute blockbuster of a new issue of @renewaljournal.bsky.social, edited by @morganj0nes.bsky.social @neilwarner.bsky.social and @beccagold.bsky.social which takes a big picture view of the past year and a half of Labour government.
NEW ISSUE: Renewal 33/3&4
Guest co-edited by @neilwarner.bsky.social & @beccagold.bsky.social, this special double issue features nineteen (19) brilliant essays analysing Labour's statecraft and debating the strategic challenges for social democracy in Britain and beyond
Guest co-edited by @neilwarner.bsky.social & @beccagold.bsky.social, this special double issue features nineteen (19) brilliant essays analysing Labour's statecraft and debating the strategic challenges for social democracy in Britain and beyond
Volume 33, Issue 3-4
A quarterly journal of politics and ideas, committed to exploring and expanding the radical potential of social democracy.
renewal.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Absolute blockbuster of a new issue of @renewaljournal.bsky.social, edited by @morganj0nes.bsky.social @neilwarner.bsky.social and @beccagold.bsky.social which takes a big picture view of the past year and a half of Labour government.
Tune in to understand how international solidarity and concrete action to fight harms of extreme wealth and imperialism is happening in the Americas #nuestraamerica @progintl.bsky.social youtube.com/live/B01iBwh...
LIVE from Bogotá — POR NUESTRA AMÉRICA
YouTube video by Progressive International
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January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Tune in to understand how international solidarity and concrete action to fight harms of extreme wealth and imperialism is happening in the Americas #nuestraamerica @progintl.bsky.social youtube.com/live/B01iBwh...
Don't miss this webinar on the role of local currency financing in reframing global economic governance and delivering debt, and climate justice. Excited to be speaking alongside these amazing people! Sign up 👇 @neweconomics.bsky.social
Around 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on debt interest than on health or education.
Can local currency financing help solve this problem?
Join us for an online discussion:
📅 Thursday 22 January
🕠 5:30 pm GMT
Register now:
Can local currency financing help solve this problem?
Join us for an online discussion:
📅 Thursday 22 January
🕠 5:30 pm GMT
Register now:
Can local currency financing help solve the climate and debt crisis?
Join us for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities of expanding local currency financing to tackle the climate and debt crisis
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January 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Don't miss this webinar on the role of local currency financing in reframing global economic governance and delivering debt, and climate justice. Excited to be speaking alongside these amazing people! Sign up 👇 @neweconomics.bsky.social
Great job opportunity to join the amazing NEF team in the UK 👇
We're hiring! Join us as our new programme coordinator. Support the delivery of our major programmes to ensure they deliver to time, task and budget.
Salary: £35,845
Hours: full time (32 hours a week)
Contract: 18 months
Salary: £35,845
Hours: full time (32 hours a week)
Contract: 18 months
January 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Great job opportunity to join the amazing NEF team in the UK 👇
South America knows this feeling.
Not shock but recognition.
I wrote a long piece about Venezuela, Gaza, and what happens when rules keep speaking but stop intervening.
open.substack.com/pub/fernanda... #PoliticalEconomy #LatinAmerica
Not shock but recognition.
I wrote a long piece about Venezuela, Gaza, and what happens when rules keep speaking but stop intervening.
open.substack.com/pub/fernanda... #PoliticalEconomy #LatinAmerica
South American Déjà Vu
Venezuela, Gaza, and when the rules stop speaking
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January 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM
South America knows this feeling.
Not shock but recognition.
I wrote a long piece about Venezuela, Gaza, and what happens when rules keep speaking but stop intervening.
open.substack.com/pub/fernanda... #PoliticalEconomy #LatinAmerica
Not shock but recognition.
I wrote a long piece about Venezuela, Gaza, and what happens when rules keep speaking but stop intervening.
open.substack.com/pub/fernanda... #PoliticalEconomy #LatinAmerica
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We're really proud to be part of this joint report with
@neweconomics.bsky.social, @cesr.bsky.social, Institute for Econ Justice in South Africa and Transforma in Brazil.
With so much global upheaval, the world needs strong civil society solutions and solidarity.
@neweconomics.bsky.social, @cesr.bsky.social, Institute for Econ Justice in South Africa and Transforma in Brazil.
With so much global upheaval, the world needs strong civil society solutions and solidarity.
NEW REPORT: As the G20 approaches its 20th summit, a new independent assessment finds it has failed to tackle inequality and deliver economic justice.
The report warns that the forum must do more than fight fires - it needs to reform a broken international system. 🧵1/7
The report warns that the forum must do more than fight fires - it needs to reform a broken international system. 🧵1/7
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We're really proud to be part of this joint report with
@neweconomics.bsky.social, @cesr.bsky.social, Institute for Econ Justice in South Africa and Transforma in Brazil.
With so much global upheaval, the world needs strong civil society solutions and solidarity.
@neweconomics.bsky.social, @cesr.bsky.social, Institute for Econ Justice in South Africa and Transforma in Brazil.
With so much global upheaval, the world needs strong civil society solutions and solidarity.
Great discussion today with my co-authors of The G20 at a Crossroads. @sarahanderson.bsky.social @reyannaj.bsky.social @ips-dc.org Shikwane and Gilad at the Institute for Economic Justice, Marco at Transforma. TU @civicusalliance.bsky.social for hosting us! neweconomics.org/2025/11/the-...
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Great discussion today with my co-authors of The G20 at a Crossroads. @sarahanderson.bsky.social @reyannaj.bsky.social @ips-dc.org Shikwane and Gilad at the Institute for Economic Justice, Marco at Transforma. TU @civicusalliance.bsky.social for hosting us! neweconomics.org/2025/11/the-...
If you are in Joburg / Johannesburg this Tuesday 18th November, please join for the launch of the report, we are being hosted by @civicusalliance.bsky.social and it will be a good time to think together about our global economic future. Sign up here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
If you are in Joburg / Johannesburg this Tuesday 18th November, please join for the launch of the report, we are being hosted by @civicusalliance.bsky.social and it will be a good time to think together about our global economic future. Sign up here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Billie Eilish posed an important question more public figures should: “Why are you a billionaire?” It matters because it’s not just about lifestyle choices. Extreme wealth results from political choices, dominant social norms - we can change them. @neweconomics.bsky.social @patrioticmillionaires.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Billie Eilish posed an important question more public figures should: “Why are you a billionaire?” It matters because it’s not just about lifestyle choices. Extreme wealth results from political choices, dominant social norms - we can change them. @neweconomics.bsky.social @patrioticmillionaires.org
Kamal Ramburuth from the Institute for Economic Justice in South Africa, introducing the issue of debt repayments in Africa at the T20 Summit. See @neweconomics.bsky.social report with IEJ and other international partners neweconomics.org/2025/11/the-...
November 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Kamal Ramburuth from the Institute for Economic Justice in South Africa, introducing the issue of debt repayments in Africa at the T20 Summit. See @neweconomics.bsky.social report with IEJ and other international partners neweconomics.org/2025/11/the-...
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The private sector has let our public services down again and again. So why do we assume the private sector is always the best person for the job? Because we don't value the expertise and competency of communities, says @francesnorthrop.bsky.social on the latest New Economics Podcast 🎙️
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The private sector has let our public services down again and again. So why do we assume the private sector is always the best person for the job? Because we don't value the expertise and competency of communities, says @francesnorthrop.bsky.social on the latest New Economics Podcast 🎙️
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NEW REPORT: As the G20 approaches its 20th summit, a new independent assessment finds it has failed to tackle inequality and deliver economic justice.
The report warns that the forum must do more than fight fires - it needs to reform a broken international system. 🧵1/7
The report warns that the forum must do more than fight fires - it needs to reform a broken international system. 🧵1/7
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
NEW REPORT: As the G20 approaches its 20th summit, a new independent assessment finds it has failed to tackle inequality and deliver economic justice.
The report warns that the forum must do more than fight fires - it needs to reform a broken international system. 🧵1/7
The report warns that the forum must do more than fight fires - it needs to reform a broken international system. 🧵1/7
Im so excited to put out this analysis done in true collaborative spirit with amazing colleagues across orgs. On my way to Joburg to launch the report and hoping to find hope by surrounding myself with those who refuse to give in or give up the fight. 👊🏽
📘 The G20 at a Crossroads
By NEF (UK), the Institute for Economic Justice (South Africa), @ips-dc.org (US), Transforma (Brazil), and international NGO @cesr.bsky.social.
Read the full report: neweconomics.org/2025/11/the-... 7/7
By NEF (UK), the Institute for Economic Justice (South Africa), @ips-dc.org (US), Transforma (Brazil), and international NGO @cesr.bsky.social.
Read the full report: neweconomics.org/2025/11/the-... 7/7
The G20 at a crossroads
An independent assessment of the G20’s impact, and lessons for an equitable economic future
neweconomics.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Im so excited to put out this analysis done in true collaborative spirit with amazing colleagues across orgs. On my way to Joburg to launch the report and hoping to find hope by surrounding myself with those who refuse to give in or give up the fight. 👊🏽
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Kick-starting #WBGMeetings w our @patrioticmillionaires.org CSPF event: Extreme wealth - How much is too much? A new measure for better economies, democracies and societies.
👉Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 @ 11-12:30pm DC in World Bank I Building 2-250
🖥️ Livestream: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...
👉Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 @ 11-12:30pm DC in World Bank I Building 2-250
🖥️ Livestream: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...
October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Kick-starting #WBGMeetings w our @patrioticmillionaires.org CSPF event: Extreme wealth - How much is too much? A new measure for better economies, democracies and societies.
👉Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 @ 11-12:30pm DC in World Bank I Building 2-250
🖥️ Livestream: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...
👉Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 @ 11-12:30pm DC in World Bank I Building 2-250
🖥️ Livestream: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...
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5⃣ At the World Bank Annuals, @patrioticmillionaires.org member @abigaildisney.bsky.social joined a panel including @neweconomics.bsky.social's Fernanda Balata to discuss how we can measure extreme wealth.
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
5⃣ At the World Bank Annuals, @patrioticmillionaires.org member @abigaildisney.bsky.social joined a panel including @neweconomics.bsky.social's Fernanda Balata to discuss how we can measure extreme wealth.
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In this week’s Closer Look, we explore how timely and dangerous that threat has become and what world leaders must do to confront it. patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives...
Extreme wealth is a global problem. We have global solutions.
patrioticmillionaires.org
October 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
In this week’s Closer Look, we explore how timely and dangerous that threat has become and what world leaders must do to confront it. patrioticmillionaires.org/perspectives...
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When we talk about extreme wealth inequality, we need to recognize that historically, great wealth has caused great pain in this country.
Massive wealth accumulation seems to be unable to separate itself from cruelty. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
Massive wealth accumulation seems to be unable to separate itself from cruelty. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
When we talk about extreme wealth inequality, we need to recognize that historically, great wealth has caused great pain in this country.
Massive wealth accumulation seems to be unable to separate itself from cruelty. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
Massive wealth accumulation seems to be unable to separate itself from cruelty. @abigaildisney.bsky.social
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“I was born into wealth, and wealth just became more wealth. There is a thing as too much wealth, it’s bad for the world and it’s bad for those who own it, it’s alienating and morally corrosive." Abigail Disney at #IMFMeetings.
@patrioticmillionaires.org
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
@patrioticmillionaires.org
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“I was born into wealth, and wealth just became more wealth. There is a thing as too much wealth, it’s bad for the world and it’s bad for those who own it, it’s alienating and morally corrosive." Abigail Disney at #IMFMeetings.
@patrioticmillionaires.org
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
@patrioticmillionaires.org
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
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"Extreme wealth has been driving inflation in housing prices, distorting democracy, locking in carbon, and fueling cross border tax abuse. There are many negative spillovers of high wealth inequality" - Political Economist Fernanda Balata at #IMFMeetings.
October 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Extreme wealth has been driving inflation in housing prices, distorting democracy, locking in carbon, and fueling cross border tax abuse. There are many negative spillovers of high wealth inequality" - Political Economist Fernanda Balata at #IMFMeetings.
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We are so grateful for members like @abigaildisney.bsky.social who are willing to share their experiences AND speak out about the extreme dangers extreme wealth poses to any society 💕
“I was born into wealth, and wealth just became more wealth. There is a thing as too much wealth, it’s bad for the world and it’s bad for those who own it, it’s alienating and morally corrosive." Abigail Disney at #IMFMeetings.
@patrioticmillionaires.org
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
@patrioticmillionaires.org
@patmillsuk.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
We are so grateful for members like @abigaildisney.bsky.social who are willing to share their experiences AND speak out about the extreme dangers extreme wealth poses to any society 💕
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"One ethical reason for acknowledging that there is excessive wealth, is that its existence is starkly contrasted with the significant levels of poverty. As long as people live in extreme poverty, the presence of extreme wealth is morally unacceptable." - Nora Lustig at #IMFMeetings.
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"One ethical reason for acknowledging that there is excessive wealth, is that its existence is starkly contrasted with the significant levels of poverty. As long as people live in extreme poverty, the presence of extreme wealth is morally unacceptable." - Nora Lustig at #IMFMeetings.
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@febalata.bsky.social is now stressing the heuristic value of the Extreme Wealth Line and the importance of maximally opening up the debate on this topic.
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
@febalata.bsky.social is now stressing the heuristic value of the Extreme Wealth Line and the importance of maximally opening up the debate on this topic.
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Now @febalata.bsky.social on the reasons to focus not just on inequality, but specifically on the concentration of assets at the top. Fernanda is sharing the work that she (also within @neweconomics.bsky.social) and others in the extremewealthline.com have been doing.
Extreme Wealth Line
extremewealthline.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Now @febalata.bsky.social on the reasons to focus not just on inequality, but specifically on the concentration of assets at the top. Fernanda is sharing the work that she (also within @neweconomics.bsky.social) and others in the extremewealthline.com have been doing.
Here is the panel and link to tune in @neweconomics.bsky.social
📣 Join our panel on Common But Differentiated Responsibilities and the Role of the Ultra-Wealthy to explore global wealth taxes, inequality, and bold fiscal alternatives for a fairer, greener future. #ClimateForChange2025
📅 13–14 Oct - UNICAMP, Brazil & online 🔗 bit.ly/4jbO2zp
📅 13–14 Oct - UNICAMP, Brazil & online 🔗 bit.ly/4jbO2zp
October 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Here is the panel and link to tune in @neweconomics.bsky.social