Heterodox Economics
Published on 27. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-1-78821-816-0 (ISBN)
Description
Heterodox economics differs from orthodox or mainstream economics. It draws on a multiplicity of ideas, disciplines, methods and voices to present a more radical alternative to the dominant paradigm of neoclassical economics, which is viewed as overly narrow and blind-sided to how economies actually work.
Andrew Trigg traces the heterodox tradition from its origins in the anti-capitalism ideas of the first half of the nineteeth century, through to Keynes and the present day. He shows the plurality of ideas which inform its history - including social theory, feminism and environmental thought - and the methodological challenge they present to mainstream economics. The book also considers the prospects for heterodox economics and whether it will continue to remain outside the citadel.
Andrew Trigg traces the heterodox tradition from its origins in the anti-capitalism ideas of the first half of the nineteeth century, through to Keynes and the present day. He shows the plurality of ideas which inform its history - including social theory, feminism and environmental thought - and the methodological challenge they present to mainstream economics. The book also considers the prospects for heterodox economics and whether it will continue to remain outside the citadel.
Reviews / Votes
Economics as a discipline is in urgent need of a rethinking and it needs to take heterodox approaches more seriously. Andrew Trigg has produced an outstanding work on the topic that manages to be at the same time an accessible, but informative overview for students and a original academic contribution on the development and main currents in heterodox economics. -- Engelbert Stockhammer, Professor of International Political Economy, King's College London Andrew Trigg's historical overview of heterodox economics offers a rich, multi-dimensional treatment of the topic, which is needed and most welcome. -- Andrew Mearman, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Leeds Andrew Trigg, a leading figure in heterodox economics, offers a concise and accessible guide to the field, tracing its development as a distinctive research programme and intellectual community. This Short History is for all readers unconvinced by standard economics, who are seeking fresh alternatives and new ways to think about, practice, and represent economics in public life. -- Danielle Guizzo, Associate Professor in Economics Education, University of BristolMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Edinburgh University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78821-816-0 (9781788218160)
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Person
Andrew Trigg is Professor of Economics at the Open University. He is a founding member and co-ordinator of the Association for Heterodox Economics.
Content
1. Ideas
2. Disciplines
3. Methods
4. Voices
Conclusion
2. Disciplines
3. Methods
4. Voices
Conclusion