Three Day National Seminar @ Government Arts & Science College Calicut by Post Graduate & Research Department of Economics from 3rd to 5th October 2023

The Department of Economics of Government Arts & Science College, Calicut, Kerala is organizing a three day national seminar on “Changing World: Heterodox Economics Matters”. The Seminar will be held on 3rd, 4th and 5th October 2023. The event is supported by the Directorate of Collegiate Education of the Government of Kerala.            

About the College 

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)

Welcome Address

Dr. Shaheed Ramsan C P (Head of the Department of Economics)

 

Presidential Address

Dr. Priya P (Principal of the College)

 

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

DAY

SESSION

TOPIC

RESOURCE PERSON

 

 

 

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

Technical Session 4

3.45pm-4.45pm

Keynesian Economics

Dr. Shyjan D

JMC, University of Calicut

 

 

 

 

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

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

Technical Session 4

3.00pm- 4.30pm

Islamic Economics

PA Shameel Sajjad-

Investor, Portfolio Manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

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