Government Arts & Science College, Calicut was established in 1964 and is affiliated to the University of Calicut. It is one of the biggest government colleges in the Malabar region of Kerala and operates with the explicit goal of disseminating knowledge to students from all sections of the society. The College, situated in the northern part of Calicut city, is hosted in a lush green campus of more than twenty acres with a rich diversity of plant life. The College runs twelve undergraduate programs and eight post-graduate programmes in different arts and science disciplines. The College also hosts five research departments.
About the Department
The Economics Department, founded in 1964, is one of
the oldest departments of Government Arts & Science College. The
undergraduate program in economics began in 1970 and the post-graduate program
in 1982. Recently, the Department has been recognised as the research
department by the University of Calicut, which allowed doctoral and
post-doctoral fellows to pursue research on a variety of intriguing topics.
The Department has an impressive succession list of
department heads who have worked tirelessly for the progress of the Department
and College. At present, the department has seven faculty members all of whom
are motivated economists. The Department aims to train the economists of
tomorrow by equipping them with the analytical skills required to comprehend
the complex economic world outside the window.
About the Seminar
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the relevance of
economics cannot be overstated. However, the traditional neoclassical economic
framework, which has long dominated the field, may not always provide
comprehensive answers to the multifaceted challenges faced by societies today.
This is where heterodox economics steps in, offering a fresh perspective that
challenges conventional wisdom and broadens our understanding of economic
phenomena.
"Heterodox Economics" refers to a diverse range of economic theories and approaches that deviate from the mainstream. These approaches encompass various schools of thought such as Post-Keynesian Economics, Institutional Economics, Feminist Economics, Ecological Economics, and more. What unites these heterodox perspectives is their commitment to questioning established economic dogmas and exploring alternative solutions. So, why does heterodox economics matter in our changing world?
In a world characterized by evolving social, environmental, and economic challenges, heterodox economics serves as a valuable counterbalance to the mainstream. It offers fresh insights, encourages critical thinking, and suggests alternative paths toward a more equitable, sustainable, and just economic future. By embracing the heterodox perspective, we may be able to better navigate the complexities of our changing world.
The basic problem is that the vast majority of economics literature comes from the mainstream tradition. Students are seldom offered alternative approaches. The primary objective of this seminar is to foster insightful discussion, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary dialogue among students, scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to advance our understanding of the usefulness of heterodox economics.
Eligibility
The
programme is meant for college teachers, research scholars and students from
disciplines of economics, commerce and social sciences. Selected participants
will be intimated by email or phone calls.
Registration
Participants can register through the following
Google form link https://surveyheart.com/form/650967b4555e0b636a08f636 or by
telephone or through email on or before 30-09-2023. No registration fee will be
charged.
Venue: Seminar Hall
Day 1
03/09/2023
Registration: 9:00
am to 10.00 am
INAUGURAL FUNCTION: (9.30 am-10.30am)
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Welcome
Address |
Dr. Shaheed
Ramsan C P (Head of the Department of Economics)
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Presidential
Address |
Dr.
Priya P (Principal of the College)
|
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Inaugural
Address |
Prof.
Surajit Mazumdar (Professor, Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, Jawaharlal
Nehru University) |
|
Felicitation
Talk |
Dr. Shyni
(IQAC Coordinator) |
|
|
Dr. Stanlindas
(Seminar Series Coordinator) |
|
Vote
of Thanks |
Lt.
Dr.Sujin K N (Seminar Coordinator) |
Plenary Sessions
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DAY |
SESSION |
TOPIC |
RESOURCE PERSON |
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DAY 1 03/10/23 Tuesday
|
Technical
Session 1 11am
-12 Am |
Neoclassical Economics: A Critique |
Prof. KaushikGangopadhyay, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode |
|
Technical
Session 2 12am-
1 Pm |
An Introductory Approach to Heterodox Economics |
Dr. K P Vipin Chandran KMMGWC, Kannur |
|
|
Technical
Session 3 1.45
Pm-2.45 |
Institutional Economics
|
Prof. Santhosh T Varghese Maharaja’s College, Ernakulum |
|
|
Technical
Session 4 2.45pm-3.45 |
Austrian Economics: A tale of prices and coordination |
Dr. Vipin P Veetil Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode |
|
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Technical
Session 4 3.45pm-4.45pm |
Keynesian Economics |
Dr. Shyjan D JMC, University of Calicut |
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DAY 2 04/10/23 Wednesday
|
Technical
Session 1 9.30
am-11.00am |
Marxian Economics |
Prof. Surajit Mazumdar CESP, JNU |
|
Technical
Session 2 11.00
am -12.30 pm |
Gandhian Economics |
Prof Kunchikannan Malayalam University |
|
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Technical
Session 3 1.30pm-3.00pm |
Experimental Economics: Test-tubes, microscopes, and silicon come to
economics |
Dr. Vipin P Veetil Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode |
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|
Technical
Session 4 3.00pm-
4.30pm |
Islamic Economics |
PA Shameel Sajjad- Investor, Portfolio Manager |
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DAY 3 05/10/23 Thursday
|
Technical
Session 1 9.30
am- 11.00am |
Behavioral Economics |
Dr. Thiagu Ranganathan Centre for Development Studies |
|
Technical
Session 2 11.00am-12.30am |
Identity and Caste Economics |
Dr. Tamoghna Hader - Azim Premji University |
|
|
Technical
Session 3 1.30pm-2.30pm |
Public
Choice: Politics without romance |
Dr. Vipin P Veetil Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode |
|
|
Technical
Session 3 2.30pm-3.30
pm |
New Institutional Economics |
Dr. Soham Battacharya BASE University |
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Technical
Session 4 3.30pm-4.30pm |
Feminist Economics
|
Dr. Mallika Malayalam University |
Important Dates
Online
registration: On or before 30-09-2023
Date
of reporting: 03-10-2023, 9.00 AM
Dates
of seminar: 03-10-2023, 04-10-2023 & 05-10-2023
Organizing Committee:
Dr. Priya P, Principal, Govt Arts and Science
College Calicut.
Dr. Shaheed Ramzan, Head of Department & Professor, Department of
Economics, Government Arts & Science College Calicut.
Mrs. Radeena D N, Assistant Professor, Department
of Economics.
Mr. Pramod P Assistant Professor, Department of
Economics.
Dr. Kabeer K T Assistant Professor, Department
of Economics.
Dr. Suresh Babu P A, Assistant Professor, Department of
Economics.
Mrs. Roobiya K M, Assistant Professor, Department of
Economics.
CONTACT
DETAILS
Lt.
Dr. Sujin K N (Seminar Coordinator):
8089771573, sujinpadma@gmail.com
Dr.
C P Shaheed Ramzan (Head of Department): 9745866606, cpsramzan@gmail.com
