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The post-autistic economics movement ( French: autisme-économie), [1] or movement of students for the reform of economics teaching ( French: mouvement des étudiants pour une réforme de l'enseignement de l'économie), [2] is a political movement that criticises neoclassical economics and advocates for pluralism in economics. The movement gained attention after an open letter signed by almost a thousand economics students at French universities and grandes ecoles was published in Le Monde in 2000. [3]
The French term autisme has an older meaning and signifies "abnormal subjectivity, acceptance of fantasy rather than reality". However, post-autistic economists also "assert that neoclassical economics has the characteristics of an autistic child". [4]
The pejorative reference to the neurodevelopmental disorder autism is considered offensive by some economists. [5] Greg Mankiw has said that "use of the term indicates a lack of empathy and understanding for those who live with actual, severe autism". [6]
The French minister of education appointed a panel headed by Jean-Paul Fitoussi to inquire into economics teaching. [7] In 2000, the panel called for limited reform. [8]
Articles associated with the movement were published in the Post-Autistic Economics Newsletter from September 2000. This electronic newsletter became the Post-Autistic Economics Review and, since 2008, has existed as the peer-reviewed journal Real-World Economics Review. [9]
Several responses to the French students' open letter were also published in Le Monde. A counter-petition signed by 15 French economists was published in October 2000. [10] Robert Solow adhered to the "main thesis" of the French students' petition, but criticised the "opaque and almost incomprehensible" debate that followed among academics. [11] Olivier Blanchard published a response defending mainstream economics. [9] Other notable economists, such as Steve Keen and James K. Galbraith, wrote elsewhere in support of the French students. [12]
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The post-autistic economics movement ( French: autisme-économie), [1] or movement of students for the reform of economics teaching ( French: mouvement des étudiants pour une réforme de l'enseignement de l'économie), [2] is a political movement that criticises neoclassical economics and advocates for pluralism in economics. The movement gained attention after an open letter signed by almost a thousand economics students at French universities and grandes ecoles was published in Le Monde in 2000. [3]
The French term autisme has an older meaning and signifies "abnormal subjectivity, acceptance of fantasy rather than reality". However, post-autistic economists also "assert that neoclassical economics has the characteristics of an autistic child". [4]
The pejorative reference to the neurodevelopmental disorder autism is considered offensive by some economists. [5] Greg Mankiw has said that "use of the term indicates a lack of empathy and understanding for those who live with actual, severe autism". [6]
The French minister of education appointed a panel headed by Jean-Paul Fitoussi to inquire into economics teaching. [7] In 2000, the panel called for limited reform. [8]
Articles associated with the movement were published in the Post-Autistic Economics Newsletter from September 2000. This electronic newsletter became the Post-Autistic Economics Review and, since 2008, has existed as the peer-reviewed journal Real-World Economics Review. [9]
Several responses to the French students' open letter were also published in Le Monde. A counter-petition signed by 15 French economists was published in October 2000. [10] Robert Solow adhered to the "main thesis" of the French students' petition, but criticised the "opaque and almost incomprehensible" debate that followed among academics. [11] Olivier Blanchard published a response defending mainstream economics. [9] Other notable economists, such as Steve Keen and James K. Galbraith, wrote elsewhere in support of the French students. [12]