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Diversifying and Decolonising Economics (D-Econ)
@DivDecEcon
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.
Joined February 2019
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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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    Black academics are sharing their stories with the hashtag #BlackintheIvory. Highly recommend everyone to take a look to see the constant racism, gaslighting, and devaluation of their work that Black academics face. These experiences is why we exist, and what we hope to eliminate
    “You’re not going to get the Harvard job. But if you do, it’s because you’re black. And you won’t get tenure there, but if you do, it’s because standards are lower for African Americanists.” -Member of my cohort in grad school, now a prof at a top R1 #BlackintheIvory
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    As 2022 comes to a close, here is our Seasonal Alternative Economics Reading List! From environmental crises, racial capitalism and women in economic thought, to heterodox economics and post-colonial social theory, we hope you enjoy these excellent reads. d-econ.org/d-econs-season…
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    If you are looking to diversify your reading list beyond narrow perspectives or white male authors, D-Econ's fall 2020 list in now published. We present a wider selection of books to ensure diversity in terms of topic, perspective, and author's identity.
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    It’s time for D-Econ’s alternative reading list! Here are 11 books that together provide an alternative and richer understanding of the socioeconomic world we live in, that what the lists in the mainstream media provides. d-econ.org/d-econs-2021-a…
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    Our Seasonal Alternative Economics Reading List is out! 📚❤️ We have an exciting list, including books on reparations, revolutionary thought in Brazil, Walter Rodney, British Empire, Eastern Europe's relationship w/ decolonization & much, much more! 👇👇 d-econ.org/d-econs-season…
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    🔥D-ECON DATABASE LAUNCH🔥 Econ has long been too white, too male, too Western-centric & too hostile to non-mainstream approaches. The #DEconDatabase is a new tool to address the most common excuse for lack of diversity in our profession. Check it out! d-econ.org/the-d-econ-dat…
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    Narrow & biased Economics reading lists published in the @FT, @TheEconomist & elsewhere perpetuate the white male Western mainstream biases in our field. It's time to read beyond those narrow lists. Check out our Alternative Economics Summer Reading List! d-econ.org/2019/06/29/an-…
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    Hello world! On International Women's Day-eve, we are excited to launch Diversifying and Decolonising Economics! We are a first-of-its-kind radical initiative that tackles problems of white-male-mainstream-western hegemony in Economics. One without the others is not enough #DEcon
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    It’s been a rough week, and we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of #MartinKhor, one of the most important voices in economics from #Malaysia. Martin was a Cambridge educated economist who choose to work in activism & advocacy on behalf of developing countries. 1/10
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    We are saddened to hear of Thandika Mkandawire's death this week. He was a giant in economics, political economy and development studies. To honor his life and work, we revisit parts of the inspiring & important legacy he is leaving behind. 1/10
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    D-Econ's 2020 Alternative Reading List is out and we're very proud to have it featured on @DevEconNetwork this year! If you're interested in reading Economics books beyond the mainstream, check out our selection of 12 brilliant books 💥 A thread 👇 networkideas.org/news-analysis/…
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    University leaders getting together to discuss how to decolonise and diversify our institutions.
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    Educating ourselves on Decolonisation necessitates learning about #Palestine. Where #economics fails, other disciples deliver! If you think ‘its complicated'; look for texts which grasp power. We centre some existent texts already on twitter. Please add to it! #FreePalestine 1/