The convoluted influence of Robbins’s thinking on the emergence of Economics Imperialism†

Falgueras-Sorauren, Ignacio

doi:10.1093/cje/bey004

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“…Economists dominate the discussion of economic imperialism, as half of the sources we found were written by economists and published in economics journals (see Table 1). Some were published interdisciplinary or heterodox journals (e.g., Journal of Political Economy , History of Economic Ideas ), and presented critical or historical analyses of economic imperialism (e.g., Davis, 2016; Falgueras-Sorauren, 2018; Fine, 2002). Several articles published in mainstream economics journals were highly supportive of exporting economic ideas to other fields.…”

Section: Conceptualizations Of Economic Imperialismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Economic Imperialism in Education Research: A Conceptual Review

Jabbar

Menashy

2021

Educational Researcher

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In this review, we explore economic imperialism, a concept that captures the phenomenon of a single discipline’s power over so many facets of social life and policy—including education. Through a systematic search, we examine how economic imperialism has been conceptualized and applied across fields. We uncovered three key, interconnected elements of economic imperialism that hold relevance for education research. First, economics has colonized other disciplines, narrowing the lens through which policymakers have designed education reforms. Second, an overreliance on economic rationales for human behavior neglects other explanations. Third, a focus on economic outcomes of education has subjugated other important aims of education. We share implications for researchers to use economic theory in ways that are interdisciplinary but not imperialist.

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Section: Conceptualizations Of Economic Imperialismmentioning

confidence: 99%