First-of-its-kind radical initiative that seeks to diversify & decolonise Economics, both in terms of identity and approach. One without the other isn't enough.
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What is D-Econ about?
We recently updated our mission statement, check it out: d-econ.org/mission/
In short, we aim to decolonise and diversify the economics field both in terms of its academic content and institutional structures, to ultimately achieve a more just society.
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🔔 New blogpost:
BRUSHING HISTORY AGAINST THE GRAIN:
DECOLONIZING GEOPOLITICS TO TEACH ABOUT PALESTINE
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New blog post: Bianca Kyd-Rebenburg demonstrates how exclusionary migration policies are founded on and justified by the eurocentrism underlying economic theories of migration. d-econ.org/exclusion-by-desi…
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Diversifying and Decolonising Economics (D-Econ) retweeted
We had a very stimulating discussion on what it means to 'decolonise' the University in the context of genocide and the role of Economics with Chirashree Das Gupta, Tom Six, @amaarahg & @aamacademic.
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We had a very stimulating discussion on what it means to 'decolonise' the University in the context of genocide and the role of Economics with Chirashree Das Gupta, Tom Six, @amaarahg & @aamacademic.
d-econ.org/decolonising-econ…
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Check out the padlet for resources to read on these issues d-econ.org/d-econ-padlet/
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Our new Alternative Reading List is out! Check out fantastic new books on pressing issues.
Featuring @RuyBraga3 @MonaAli_NY_US @NancyAHiemstra @drdconlon @_KarenHao @DannyMillum @paulrgilbert @CaitSchroering @alfgunvald & many not on Twitter/X!
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Diversifying and Decolonising Economics (D-Econ) retweeted
Join our discussion on decolonizing economics, the university & the space for radical thinking and activism at our upcoming Launch Event for the D-Econ Padlet! Chirashree Das Gupta, Tom Six & Amaarah Garda will join as speakers Afreen Faridi will chair.
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Ahead of the 🌍 Conference on 70 Years After Bandung June 2–3, 2025 IDEAs, BCIS & YUKTHI are pleased to share blogs by experts/activists from Asia, Africa, Latin America & the Middle East. For details & Blogs see rb.gy/sn7gtd. Full Agenda shorturl.at/ddCf6
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New blog: Notes on the Palestine solidarity movement in the United States.
It provides a stark reflection on how to read the Palestine solidarity movement in wider context of struggles post 2008 & how the struggles highlight the fractures in US politics.
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Our last seasonal alternative list of 2024 is out! Have a look at the selection and see what you missed. It's also a good source of gift ideas for those of you in need of last-minute inspiration!
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Support for BDS is growing as the current assault and genocide on Gaza passes the one-year mark. Join us in opposing apartheid and colonial occupation.
As an econ institution committed to justice and liberation, D-Econ stands firmly with Palestinians against occupation and genocide.
We call on academics and institutions across the world to JOIN US in supporting the BDS movement by signing this pledge 👇
d-econ.org/bds-pledge/
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Summer isn't over, there are more books to read! 🤓
Check out D-Econ's Seasonal Alternative Reading List that was just released, featuring lots of important books that you may have missed.
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Featuring many interesting authors and editors, including @ShirinMRai @nssylla @mayaywind @BianchiniP27859 @LeoZeilig @KValadbaygi @chinchukwudinma @RadleyBen @OnekaLaBennett 🔥
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🚨 New on the Blog: @alexmthomas’s book “Macroeconomics: An Introduction” takes a problem setting rather than a problem solving approach in the teaching and discussion of Macroeconomics, writes Subashree Ghatak in her review d-econ.org/examining-the-uns…
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Support for BDS is growing steadily as the violence of the occupation intensifies. Sign the pledge and share it widely!
d-econ.org/bds-pledge/
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Diversifying and Decolonising Economics (D-Econ) retweeted
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As @RethinkEconFI, we joined @DivDecEcon in solidarity with Palestinians against occupation and genocide. Sign the @BDSmovement pledge for economists and dissenting voices here 👇🏼🇵🇸
d-econ.org/bds-pledge/
As an econ institution committed to justice and liberation, D-Econ stands firmly with Palestinians against occupation and genocide.
We call on academics and institutions across the world to JOIN US in supporting the BDS movement by signing this pledge 👇
d-econ.org/bds-pledge/
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As Israel ramps up its assault on Gaza we have to do all we can to stop the colonial war machinery. Join us in supporting @BDSmovement!
As an econ institution committed to justice and liberation, D-Econ stands firmly with Palestinians against occupation and genocide.
We call on academics and institutions across the world to JOIN US in supporting the BDS movement by signing this pledge 👇
d-econ.org/bds-pledge/
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We published a BDS pledge for academics on Tuesday and already have 5 institutional & 100 individual sign-ons. Taking action against the occupation & standing with student movements fighting for divestment is more urgent than ever.
Sign on and share! 👇
d-econ.org/bds-pledge/
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Diversifying and Decolonising Economics (D-Econ) retweeted
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Economists for Future International has just signed the BDS pledge put forth by the @DivDecEcon. We welcome this initiative to mobilise support among economists and the larger academic community to join the @BDSmovement.
As an econ institution committed to justice and liberation, D-Econ stands firmly with Palestinians against occupation and genocide.
We call on academics and institutions across the world to JOIN US in supporting the BDS movement by signing this pledge 👇
d-econ.org/bds-pledge/
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