Economics and the Left

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Interviews with Progressive Economists

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Economics and the Left features in-depth interviews with 24 progressive economists committed to egalitarianism, democracy, and ecological sustainability. The economists explore how economic tools can be employed not only to analyse but also to transform society, reflecting on critical events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the global recession. The contributors include influential voices like Ha-Joon Chang, James K. Galbraith, and Juliet Schor, providing a rich blend of ideas and insights.
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Ideal for students and scholars of economics and political science, activists interested in progressive economic thought, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of economic policies from a leftist perspective.

Twenty-four economists discuss how they promote their commitments to egalitarianism, democracy and ecological sanity through their research, activism and policy engagement

Twenty-four economists discuss how they promote their commitments to egalitarianism, democracy and ecological sanity through their research, activism and policy engagement

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Economics and the Left presents interviews with 24 leading progressive economists, whose life work has been dedicated to both interpreting the world and changing it for the better. They all deploy the technical tools of their trade—the “dismal science”—in various ways. Much more importantly, they are all people dedicated to the principles of egalitarianism, democracy, and ecological sanity.

The result is a combustible brew of ideas, commitments, and reflections on major historical events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global economic recession.

Interviewed are: Michael Ash, Nelson Henrique Barbosa Filho, James K. Boyce, Ha-Joon Chang, Jane D’Arista, Diane Elson, Gerald Epstein, Nancy Folbre, James K. Galbraith, Teresa Ghilarducci, Jayati Ghosh, Ilene Grabel, Costas Lapavitsas, Zhongjin Li, William Milberg, Léonce Ndikumana, Ozlem Onaran, Robert Pollin, Malcolm Sawyer, Juliet Schor, Anwar Shaikh, William Spriggs, Fiona Tregenna, and Thomas Weisskopf.

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This insightful collection has been described as fascinating and profoundly revealing, capturing the dynamic perspectives of leading left-wing economists. While specific reviews for this volume are limited, readers familiar with the authors’ other works will appreciate its thoughtful engagement with economic and ecological challenges.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839763793

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Contributors:

Edited by C. J. Polychroniou

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 487g

Pages: 432

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Education & Reference Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction

About the Author

Robert Pollin is Distinguished University Professor of Economics and Co-Director of the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He is also the founder and President of PEAR (Pollin Energy and Retrofits), a green energy company operating throughout the United States. He is the co-author of Climate Crisis and the Global Green New Deal. He was selected by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the '100 Leading Global Thinkers for 2013.'