Development Economics: A Polyphonic View

Atanu Sengupta Atanu and Sanjoy De Sanjoy

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Abstract: Economics is the religion of the modern era. Like all religions, it has its own scriptures and like all faiths there are numerous ways to interpret it. It is difficult, if not impossible, to prove the correctness or otherwise of any economic doctrine. Despite the claim of several schools of thought, we have failed to achieve any coherent decision in this regard. Both theoretically as well as empirically the situation is in a fluid state. We fail to commit to any particular point of view. However, whatever is done, it is necessary that the plight of the most neglected and downtrodden is kept in mind.

Keywords: Polyphonic view. Development economics; neoclassical economics; social issues and development economics; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O10 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-05-24
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