Smith, Marx, And Keynes Walk Into A Classroom: Re-Thinking Economic Thought (Video)
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Ahmedabad University
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This session of The Conversation has Professor Alex M. Thomas, Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University; Author, Macroeconomics; Co-editor, Pluralistic Economics and its History, speaking with Professor Amol Agrawal, Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy, Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, where he propounds the idea of understanding economics through certain alternative modes. He deciphers economics from the lens of pluralism and shares insights on alternative thinking in economic thought from his latest book. He also answers questions such as: how do we resolve this age-old gap between economic theory and policy? Do we need to transition from a singular thought in economics to a critical and pluralistic approach? How does the history of economic thought affect policies in contemporary times? What could be the implications of pluralism in economic thought for India? What role can universities and academics play in making the history of economic thought relevant and interesting for students?