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New Heterodox Economics

Selçuk Balı, İbrahim Özmen

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The history of economic thoughts is as vital as the development of human history. In the recent past, economics has undergone a series of structural shifts with sharp divisions, and orthodox and heterodox economics approaches have emerged. At this point, classical economic policies and generally accepted concepts are called as orthodox economic policies. Orthodox approach is based on the rationality individualism.  Heterodox economics, which is basically an alternative to the mainstream economics, has a more radical in dealing with the historical structure of institutions. The scholarly programs of the heterodox economists have now changed and taken a pluralist opportunity. In recent years new orientations have emerged in the heterodox approach. The distinctive features of these orientations are mainly due to the influence of various sciences and social sciences. Within the scope of this study, behavioral economics, experimental economics, evolutionary economics, neuroeconomics and complexity economics in the new heterodox school are discussed in the context of basic points.

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The history of economic thoughts is as vital as the development of human history. In the recent past, economics has undergone a series of structural shifts with sharp divisions, and orthodox and heterodox economics approaches have emerged. At this point, classical economic policies and generally accepted concepts are called as orthodox economic policies. Orthodox approach is based on the rationality individualism.  Heterodox economics, which is basically an alternative to the mainstream economics, has a more radical in dealing with the historical structure of institutions. The scholarly programs of the heterodox economists have now changed and taken a pluralist opportunity. In recent years new orientations have emerged in the heterodox approach. The distinctive features of these orientations are mainly due to the influence of various sciences and social sciences. Within the scope of this study, behavioral economics, experimental economics, evolutionary economics, neuroeconomics and complexity economics in the new heterodox school are discussed in the context of basic points.

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The history of economic thoughts is as vital as the development of human history. In the recent past, economics has undergone a series of structural shifts with sharp divisions, and orthodox and heterodox economics approaches have emerged. At this point, classical economic policies and generally accepted concepts are called as orthodox economic policies. Orthodox approach is based on the rationality individualism.  Heterodox economics, which is basically an alternative to the mainstream economics, has a more radical in dealing with the historical structure of institutions. The scholarly programs of the heterodox economists have now changed and taken a pluralist opportunity. In recent years new orientations have emerged in the heterodox approach. The distinctive features of these orientations are mainly due to the influence of various sciences and social sciences. Within the scope of this study, behavioral economics, experimental economics, evolutionary economics, neuroeconomics and complexity economics in the new heterodox school are discussed in the context of basic points.

Key concepts: Heterodox economics, Mainstream economics, Methodological individualism, Human development theory, Positive economics, Applied economics, Schools of economic thought, Complexity economics

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