Rethinking Economics India Network

The telegram community channel is the Rethinking Economics India Network's official public forum, where we share our collected knowledge and resources by the Network volunteers, communicate Network updates, and engage in discussions on all things Economics.

We thank you for your support to our Network over the years, and look forward to seeing you all there!

Join the channel here: https://t.me/+eTbczlcRP-M1Yzg9

The New Political Economy Initiative at IITB in collaboration w/ IIMK is hosting an exciting Economy and Society Winter School this December in Kerala, India!
This is a fully-funded opportunity for scholars and students in and from the global south.

Apply here: https://t.co/EOsI7bysXN

As Gaza remains under siege with no place to escape, whatever we were trying to rethink or question as a group and elsewhere, has been dismantled as this unbearable genocide in Palestine continues.

This is the time to totally delink from assumptions, ideas, language, categories that make such genocides possible. RE India expresses it unreserved solidarity with Palestinian civilians. We unequivocally endorse this statement of solidarity from Diversifying and Decolonising Economics initiative (D-Econ) - https://t.ly/MPUOd

Decolonization is not a metaphor. "Let us admit it, the settler knows perfectly well that no phraseology can be a substitute for reality." (Fanon, 1963).
And most definitely; All loss of life is painful. No life is safe under conditions of oppression. For the safety of all lives, oppression must end.

We call academics workers and networks committed to human rights, social justice and anti-imperialism to speak out against the Israeli occupation of Palestine and to pledge support for Palestinian resistance and liberation.

A great call for the members of the academic community in the - https://lnkd.in/dip9edrX

Statement: In Solidarity with Palestine By Decolonising and Diversifying Economics (D-Econ) Decolonising and Diversifying Economics (D-Econ) expresses its unreserved solidarity with the Palestinian civilians and an unequivocal condemnati…

Time to put your knowledge of economics to the test - pluralism edition!

Access our pluralist resources database here: https://rethinkeconindia.org/projectpluralistresources

You can contribute resources to the databse by filing up this form: https://airtable.com/appJJwx4yIMGPx5y1/shrvPH29VCpIGin53, or by writing to us at [email protected]

Read the latest from Economists for Future thinking about why we respond so differently to different crises, vis-a-vis pandemics and climate emergencies.

Comparing Crisis Response: Pandemics vs Planetary Emergency – Economists for Future International Pandemic and the Planetary Emergency: Why do we treat the crises so differently? Poster Credit: Ojhal Tembhurne AbstractAs the daily urgency of the Covid-19 pandemic begins to fade, this report pauses to reflect on the lessons learned from the global response to the pandemic and asks why, despite th...

Economics isn't just about demand and supply or optimisation problems. Get to know different schools of thought (approaches) in economics that are sidelined by our schools and universities.

To learn more about heterodox schools of thought in economics, visit https://rethinkeconindia.org/projectpluralistresources
to access our pluralist resources database!

Read our staff writer Rahul Kumar's review of Jean Dreze's very important work Sense and Solidarity at https://reindia.medium.com/sense-and-solidarity-a-review-8e8694919973

For more such resources, check out REIN's pluralist resources database at https://t.co/xCMdXyfQbf

We are looking for a volunteer for our curriculum review project! If you're interested in reforming economics education in India, consider applying. Applications will be open until the position is filled.

Hiring alert! REIN is looking for someone to co-lead our editorial team. Do consider applying if you fit the role!

We are looking for co-leads for our growth-community team. Use this opportunity to be a part of the movement seeking to reform economics education!

President condemns ‘obsession’ with economic growth In reception for think tank Tasc, Michael D Higgins condemned ‘neo-liberalism’ and urged country to ‘rebalance economy, ecology and ethics’

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/governance/amrit-kaal-for-adivasis-what-union-budget-2023-24-does-not-say-about-tribal-communities-88078

Amrit kaal for adivasis? What Union Budget 2023-24 does not say about tribal communities The vision highlighted in the budget speech does not match ground realities

Check out our latest blog post (https://reindia.medium.com/an-analysis-of-indias-2023-union-budget-ee224e2fc4f5) by Arijit Goswami analysing India's 2023 Union budget.

-We are now open to external submissions (critical reviews and analytical write-ups between 600-800 words) for any of the resources in our repository. Get in touch if you are interested in submitting one or more!

-We are also interested in collaborating with organizations individuals and collectives who can help us expand this repository to more languages and regional expertise.

-Contact us at [email protected] if you are keen on exploring any of the above opportunities!

This month's book by Jayati Ghosh surveys different policies attempting to formalise the informal work done by women in the Global South, and examines the causes of their limited success.

For more such resources, check out Rethinking Economics India Network's Pluralist Resources Database. The project aims to build a public repository of resources to support students and scholars in learning pluralist economics. Link in bio.

Budget 2023: Experts ask raising of social security pension and maternity benefits In an open letter addressed to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, 51 eminent economists demanded an increase in social security pensions and made adequate provision for maternity benefits.

The REIN community extends its deepest condolences on the passing away of a true visionary.

Today, as part of National Network Day, join us for a Round Table Discussion on "University, Economics, and Social Imagination."

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4wR55JNcgka86rN46

Join us for our first-ever in-person event, where we will launch the REIN Curriculum Review Report as well as hold a roundtable discussion on "University, Economics, and Social Imagination."

Please register yourself using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYVT9ykxrRQqE2ebXZMZJM2L5sVFoeUaQIJS28O0G_nHZ6xQ/viewform

Have you registered for our first-ever in-person event yet?

One of our long-term objectives has been to bring the Rethinking Economics movement to university students in India, in order to decentralize campaigning and advocacy efforts. In collaboration with Rethinking Economics JNU, we are hosting this event.

We cordially invite anyone involved in or interested in the Rethinking Economics movement to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYVT9ykxrRQqE2ebXZMZJM2L5sVFoeUaQIJS28O0G_nHZ6xQ/viewform

Have you signed up for our first-ever in-person event, which will be held at JNU Delhi?
If not, learn more and join us by clicking on this link https://mailchi.mp/rethinkeconomics/your-monthly-dose-of-rethinking-economics-dispatched-13665173?e=ca4e5630a9

We are hosting our first-ever in-person event! One of our goals has always been to take the Rethinking Economics movement to university students in an attempt to decentralise the campaigns and advocacy efforts in India. We are also very happy to announce that we are hosting this event in collaboration with RE JNU. We warmly invite anyone and everyone associated with or interested in the Rethinking Economics movement to join us.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/4wR55JNcgka86rN46

This day, 6 years ago, the second global action day for pluralism in economics was celebrated around the world in countries such as Austria, Colombia, Argentina, and Canada, to name a few. These activities were led by local student groups of different universities who were each a member of the International Student Initiative for Pluralism in Economics initiative, an international student network dedicated towards advocating and promoting for pluralism in economics One such campaign was the release of the much-heralded ISIPE Open Letter that iterated the 3Ps of pluralism in economics (pluralism theory; pluralism of method, and interdisciplinary pluralism).

To commemorate this occasion, and to contribute towards the movement, the Rethinking Economics India Network is building up on something really exciting. Watch this space for more!

We are looking for 2 part-time Project Lead Volunteers to work with us on our project, REIN-DEAL. Do write to us if interested!

Check out the reading list for our last session on the theme of 'Economic Models of China and Asian Tigers'.

Sign up for the Reading Circle here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoHu4ql87zCeWGPxQPqcoqcLT3p1uRJLN_jAWBkMqlbOSTzg/viewform?usp=send_form

Join us this weekend to learn more about the shortcomings of Economics Education in India and the need to incorporate more Pluralistic Perspectives in it.

Register now! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_40LH5Sq0SHuFb4flAuVJ5A

Know more about the conference here -
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Here's a glimpse of the panelists for our upcoming conference on Reforming Economics Education in India.
Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_40LH5Sq0SHuFb4flAuVJ5A

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We're looking for people to join our editorial team!!
Apply now to become a part of the movement to rethink and revolutionise economics.