The Necessity of Economic Pluralism

The Necessity of Economic Pluralism

WITH

Andrew Mearman

What happens when economics, a science that impacts us all, is dominated by a single school of thought? Andrew Mearman challenged this status quo, with his talk will encompassing:

• The Limits of Mainstream Economics: An examination of how monolithic perspectives can limit problem-solving capabilities in policy-making.
• The Case for Heterodoxy: Real-world examples demonstrating the benefits of a more inclusive, pluralistic approach to economics.
• Diverse Perspectives: A deep-dive into how ignoring sub-disciplines can lead to disastrous policies.
• Interactive Q&A: An opportunity to challenge traditional economic perspectives in a live Q&A session with the speaker.

 

 

Andrew Mearman is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Leeds University Business School. With a career that has taken him to esteemed institutions around the world, including the University of the West of England, Bristol; Wagner College, New York; and the New School University, New York, Andrew has developed a rich, pluralistic perspective on economics. He is the co-author of a seminal book that interviews sixteen leading economists about heterodoxy. As Co-ordinator (Chair) of the Association for Heterodox Economics from 2004-2007, Andrew has been a prominent advocate for greater pluralism in economics.