Associate Professor of Economics & Finance at the University of Western Sydney; Podcast Host & Author of "Debunking Economics"

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Steve Keen Biography

Steve Keen is a post-Keynesian economist known for his critique of neoclassical economics, particularly articulated in his book "Debunking Economics." In this work, Keen examines the core assumptions of mainstream economic theory, highlighting logical inconsistencies, lack of empirical support, and challenges in modeling real-world dynamics such as financial instability. His analysis presents complex economic issues in an accessible manner, making economic theory and its flaws understandable to a broad audience.

Keen received recognition for his early warnings about the global financial crisis, modeling debt-deflation dynamics inspired by Hyman Minsky prior to the collapse. He was awarded the Revere Award from Real World Economics Review for his work in identifying potential economic crises. Keen also developed Minsky, an open-source monetary macroeconomic modeling program, contributing to complex systems approaches in economics and demonstrating expertise in financial instability and econophysics.

During his career, Keen has held academic positions including Head of the School of Economics, History and Politics at Kingston University and roles at University of Western Sydney. As a Distinguished Research Fellow at University College London's Institute for Strategy, Resilience & Security and an Honorary Professor at UCL, he conducts independent research supported by crowdfunding. Keen has published more than 70 works covering monetary macroeconomics, chaos theory, and critiques of neoclassical microeconomics, establishing his presence as a public intellectual challenging economic orthodoxy with mathematical analysis.

Keen's public engagement includes podcasts, interviews, and publications such as "Developing an Economics for the Post-Crisis World" and "Can We Avoid Another Financial Crisis?," where he addresses ongoing economic vulnerabilities. His work translates advanced critiques into practical insights, providing alternative approaches for understanding and navigating financial instability.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/14/2026.

Steve Keen Videos

Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics | Lex Fridman

Steve Keen: Marxism, Capitalism, and Economics | Lex Fridman

Steve Keen is a heterodox economist and author.

Lecture 1 of the 7-Week Rebel Economist Challenge

Lecture 1 of the 7-Week Rebel Economist Challenge

Ive been following Prof Steve Keen since the Covid epidemic. He is a heterodox economist who predicted the Global Financial Crisis.

Steve Keen on rethinking money

Steve Keen on rethinking money

Loanable funds? The money multiplier? Steve Keen and Richard Murphy dismantle the myths.

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