Heterodox economics differs from orthodox or mainstream economics. It draws on a multiplicity of ideas, disciplines, methods and voices to present a more radical alternative to the dominant paradigm of neoclassical economics, which is viewed as overly narrow and unable to explain how economies actually work.
This panel, part of the economics seminar series at The Open University, will launch and discuss Andrew Trigg’s new paperback book, Heterodox Economics. Andrew traces the heterodox tradition from its origins in the anti-capitalism ideas of the first half of the nineteenth century, through to Keynes and the present day. He shows the plurality of ideas which inform its history – including decolonialization, feminism and environmental thought – and the methodological challenge they present to mainstream economics. The book also considers the prospects for heterodox economics and whether it will continue to remain outside the citadel.
Details of book:
https://www.agendapub.com/page/detail/heterodox-economics/?k=9781788218160
Speakers
- Susan Newman (chair, The Open University)
- Andrew Trigg (The Open University)
- Sonal Raghuvanshi (Rethinking Economics International)
- Stephen Ziliak (Roosevelt University)
- Danielle Guizzo (University of Bristol)
- Jo Michell (University of the West of England)