Conference on the History of Economic Thought (HET)
To contribute to the development of the field and to the advancement of our understanding of the historical roots of contemporary economic debates and challenges
The study of the history of economic thought is a rich and multifaceted field that offers insights into the development of economic ideas, theories, and practices over time. This field encompasses a wide range of perspectives, from classical and marginalist economics to Marxist and feminist economics, and engages with broader intellectual, political, and social debates.
The first Azim Premji University workshop on the history of economic thought (in 2015) discussed current developments in a number of different areas of economic thinking covering Classical economics, Post-Keynesian economics, Cambridge approach to economics, heterodox economic thinking and the history of econometrics in India.
The Conference on the History of Economic Thought (HET) 2023 aimed to contribute to the development of the field and to the advancement of our understanding of the historical roots of contemporary economic debates and challenges.
It provided a platform for scholars, researchers, and graduate students to engage with the rich and diverse body of knowledge in this field, and foster interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange, and will facilitate the emergence of new insights and perspectives on the history of economic thought.
Keynote Lectures
Pre-conference workshop
The pre-conference workshop (on August 24) was designed to provide an introduction to the field of history of economic thought. This was aimed at teachers of HET interested in building capacity as well as students who have not studied HET systematically.
It was a unique opportunity for participants (especially teachers of HET and students) to gain practical insights and techniques that they can apply in their teaching and research.
Conversation between Maria Bach and François Allisson
They also share their motivations to pursue research in the history of economic thought.
Understanding Heterodox Economics
How do we “know” things about the economy? Is there one way of answering economic questions or can there be multiple answers to the same question? Why do only some economic ideas or schools of thought become dominant? What, in turn, is Heterodox Economics? Scott Carter answers these questions and more with Srishti Yadav.
A glimpse from the day of the conference
Scientific Committee
- Sharmin Khodaiji (Jindal Global University)
- Alex M Thomas (Azim Premji University)
- Limakumba Walling (University of Hyderabad)
- Srishti Yadav (Azim Premji University)
