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 Topic: Economics.

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  • Economics.
     OP - September 04, 2014, 01:04 PM
    Microeconomics
    http://www.smallparty.org/yoram/quantum/quantum.pdf   "Quantum microeconomics"
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL29-1PKs-8EX-CYFYIXfdSX2MUYaYS4jE  "Intermediate Microeconomics"

    Critiques of neoclassical views

    The Flawed dominance of Economics :
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSm1RwvLmsI (Highly recommend this)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG65WTtfNec  Steve Keen on Neoclassical Economists

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOywOJBq6nM  Neoclassical Economics: A Philosophical Critique


    Game Theory

    "Game Theory with Ben Polak "  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6EF60E1027E1A10B&feature=plcp
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #1 - September 04, 2014, 01:20 PM
    By far the most significant breakthrough in modern political economy is Zak Cope's Divided World Divided Class. Global political economy and the stratification of labour under capitalism. Despite leaning more towards a syncretic Trotskyism myself (I.E: staying faithful to historical materialism and Trotsky's insights without claiming him to be some kind of infalible profit) there is much to admire in this work that perhaps leans towards a more third worldist Marxist perspective. My only real disagreement with this work is that the author claims that there isn't really a first world proletariat as such;. I think recent events have adroitly demonstrated that more people are becoming proletarianised in the first world.

    Also. Andrew Kliman, Reclaiming Marx's capital. A refutation of the myth of inconsistency is essential for debunking right wing Keynesian social democrats, (and neo-Keynesians such as Piketty, for that matter) with their categorical refusal to see merit in the labour theory of value and their kowtowing to invalid post-WWII models.
  • Economics.
     Reply #2 - September 04, 2014, 01:35 PM
    Thanks for the information Schizo.
    Political Economy really isn't my area of study, it would be great if you could promote (more) resources.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #3 - September 04, 2014, 06:28 PM
    Quote from: schizo on September 04, 2014, 01:20 PM
    with their categorical refusal to see merit in the labour theory of value and their kowtowing to invalid post-WWII models.


    I would assume that anything which is economically heterodox would fall out of favour with those people anyway.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #4 - September 05, 2014, 10:39 AM
    Quote from: schizo on September 04, 2014, 01:20 PM
    By far the most significant breakthrough in modern political economy is Zak Cope's Divided World Divided Class. Global political economy and the stratification of labour under capitalism. Despite leaning more towards a syncretic Trotskyism myself (I.E: staying faithful to historical materialism and Trotsky's insights without claiming him to be some kind of infalible profit) there is much to admire in this work that perhaps leans towards a more third worldist Marxist perspective. My only real disagreement with this work is that the author claims that there isn't really a first world proletariat as such;. I think recent events have adroitly demonstrated that more people are becoming proletarianised in the first world.

    Also. Andrew Kliman, Reclaiming Marx's capital. A refutation of the myth of inconsistency is essential for debunking right wing Keynesian social democrats, (and neo-Keynesians such as Piketty, for that matter) with their categorical refusal to see merit in the labour theory of value and their kowtowing to invalid post-WWII models.


    Agreed.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #5 - September 15, 2014, 12:52 PM
    This should be required reading for every economics or related undergraduate course: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Debunking-Economics-Revised-Expanded-Dethroned/dp/1848139926
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #6 - September 15, 2014, 12:54 PM
    Going to give this a read too
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Economics-Anti-Textbook-Critical-Microeconomics/dp/1842779397/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_z
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #7 - September 19, 2014, 02:33 PM
    Matheus Grasselli: How Advanced Mathematics Can Support New Economic Thinking

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU-ZwsyPvXk
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #8 - September 19, 2014, 02:46 PM
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWn86ESze6M
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #9 - September 19, 2014, 05:26 PM
    Happy to see this thread. I studied economics as an undergraduate, before moving on to something that was more practical, more certain, and less full of bullshit.

    I will read, watch and perhaps comment later. Despite our contentious start on the MathS thread, I think me and you will get along just fine Qtian  Kiss
    Hi
  • Economics.
     Reply #10 - September 19, 2014, 06:11 PM
    Neoclassical views have just whitewashed econ man, it saddens  me. I studied MATH, econ and stats as an undergraduate. Could I ask what you moved onto after your degree? Im seriously considering an MSc.  And yeah, we should forget our differences regarding the spelling of math  whistling2     p.s. excuse any possible typos, I'm on my tablet atm.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #11 - September 19, 2014, 06:45 PM
    Damn tablets! They're so arrogant, they always feel the need to unnecessarily correct you.
    Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. - Terry Pratchett
  • Economics.
     Reply #12 - September 19, 2014, 06:54 PM
    Lol @ both you guys.

    Computing. That's a conversation stopper, and is not cool in any cat's book, but it pays well if you can get into anything other than the Helpdesk. Consider it, amongst other things.

    We sound similar. I did maths at A level. If you have no experience programming, don't worry too much. It's not easy, but it clicks into place eventually.

    I can't see any typos?
    Hi
  • Economics.
     Reply #13 - September 19, 2014, 06:58 PM
    Thanks musivore though I am content with my current field I just have the urge to go back for a masters.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #14 - September 19, 2014, 07:06 PM
    Content is good. Move on though, if you ever feel that you have more to offer than you are being asked to produce?

    Reading back, I do see a typo now from your last post. I think you meant to write 'maths'? That damned tablet needs a slap.
    Hi
  • Economics.
     Reply #15 - September 19, 2014, 07:15 PM
    I already have a plan, just need to save more money first. Meh. Math or maths are equally acceptable  grin12
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #16 - September 19, 2014, 07:23 PM
    Quote from: musivore on September 19, 2014, 06:54 PM
    Lol @ both you guys.

    Computing. That's a conversation stopper, and is not cool in any cat's book, but it pays well if you can get into anything other than the Helpdesk. Consider it, amongst other things.

    We sound similar. I did maths at A level. If you have no experience programming, don't worry too much. It's not easy, but it clicks into place eventually.

    I can't see any typos?

    .    The "possible" part was in anticipation of said event. I'm quite meticulous ...outside of cemb.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #17 - September 19, 2014, 07:23 PM
    Quote from: Hash Brown on September 19, 2014, 06:45 PM
    Damn tablets! They're so arrogant, they always feel the need to unnecessarily correct you.

    .     Cry
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #18 - September 20, 2014, 03:42 PM
    Why is economic orthodoxy so resistant to change? The art of paradigm maintenance.



    http://oxfamblogs.org/fp2p/the-art-of-paradigm-maintenance-has-anything-changed-at-the-world-bank/
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #19 - September 22, 2014, 08:13 PM
    Lol, the boe has finally admitted that money supply is endogenous. They took their fucking time.
    The standard counterargument is that "A model doesn't have to be correct, it's just an interpretation". Unfortunately, many neoclassically based models are both dangerous & wrong.

    I don't understand why people are praising the bank for correcting this mistake, they are the fucking bank of England.

    Anyways musivore, what do you make of this?

    http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2014/03/bank-england-admits-loans-come-first-deposits-follow.html

    I mean, it doesn't take a genius to realise that where money supply is endogenous, the causality runs from inflation to supply.

    Steve Keen is an absolute boss though, I highly recommend his works.


    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #20 - September 22, 2014, 09:21 PM
    Sorry qtain, bit tied up tonight. I will read this entire thread soon and comment where capable. I'm only into like a diluted, lay-people level of economics nowadays, so don't expect much intelligent conversation. Perhaps talking to you will remind me though, why I once loved this subject more than any other?

    Btw, I love how you have the only thread with a full stop at the end of the title. Economics. Period. The buck stops here. This thread is the man. Period.
    Hi
  • Economics.
     Reply #21 - September 22, 2014, 09:27 PM
    The full stop was intentional, you noticing it makes me glad  grin12
    It was supposed to reflect the perceived "completeness" of economics. When in reality you could line up every economist in the world, and they still wouldn't reach a conclusion.

    As for your "lay-person" level of economics, not a problem... it beats talking to myself.

    I'm lucky in that most of my uni lecturers for my economics modules were "heterodox". One guy was a behavioural economist (neoclassical economists hate him). My love is/was for new economic thinking, not this outdated crap.

    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #22 - September 22, 2014, 09:30 PM
    Lol @ lining economists up and shooting them
    Hi
  • Economics.
     Reply #23 - September 22, 2014, 09:34 PM
    I never said that  whistling2

    I've said it before and I'll say it again. Exposing those who will never study Econ again to econ 101 is nothing short of stupid imho.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #24 - September 22, 2014, 09:53 PM
     Smiley

    I actually signed out for the day because I have shit to do and I want some sleep at some point. Signed back in because I want your opinion on two things that have bothered me in the last few years:
    - was the level of austerity imposed by this government during the recession completely necessary, or was that driven in large part by the Tories finding themselves a position where they could finally  impose their ideology of making the state smaller, with particular emphasis on squeezing the welfare state?
    -is The Economist unnecessarily right wing, or do I need to chill out and accept that they mostly have a point? They make my red blood boil sometimes, but I can't help but read it.
    Hi
  • Economics.
     Reply #25 - September 22, 2014, 09:56 PM
    .
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #26 - September 22, 2014, 10:20 PM
    Quote from: musivore on September 22, 2014, 09:53 PM
    Smiley

    I actually signed out for the day because I have shit to do and I want some sleep at some point. Signed back in because I want your opinion on two things that have bothered me in the last few years:
    - was the level of austerity imposed by this government during the recession completely necessary, or was that driven in large part by the Tories finding themselves a position where they could finally  impose their ideology of making the state smaller, with particular emphasis on squeezing the welfare state?
    -is The Economist unnecessarily right wing, or do I need to chill out and accept that they mostly have a point? They make my red blood boil sometimes, but I can't help but read it.

       in terms of the Tories and their involvement, I think it would be better for you to ask schizo as my grasp of politics is basic. As for austerity, I will offer my thoughts when I am on my PC.  The economist is a funny issue, although I rarely follow it I do have a story which may interest you. Dan ariely the behavioural economist caught out the economist once. He realised that they were using the asymmetric dominance effect in an attempt to boost sales. After approaching them and asking why they were doing so, they quietly removed the works in question. I mean, if they were really right wing then they would have no need to resort to behavioural economics. As for the politics of it?meh. It just seems that the right wing hypothesis is badly explained given this evidence. However, I'm sure that you could find cases counter to my example. In all honesty, my knowledge with regards to the politics of your questions isn't too extensive. However, I will try to revisit them when I am on my PC.
    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #27 - October 03, 2014, 10:06 PM
    Prof Joseph Stiglitz - University Economics is at Fault
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUQDnEd_kgc
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  • Economics.
     Reply #28 - October 03, 2014, 10:12 PM
    For anyone interested in the history,politics & philosophy of economics :

    Masters of money- a three part documentary

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niNYQtU8GkY

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEiCN57XhiI

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvAf2gOvaiY

    My mind runs, I can never catch it even if I get a head start.
  • Economics.
     Reply #29 - October 03, 2014, 10:15 PM
    Hey dude, meant to catch up with you. Will read this thread tonight, if I can draw myself away from what Zoater had just posted on another thread.
    Hope all is good in your world  yes
    Hi
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