Welcome to Rethinking Economics NL
Rethinking Economics Netherlands is a network of students and academics calling for new economic thinking.
Underneath the multiple crises of today, ecological breakdown, extreme inequality, increasing mental health issues and the deterioration of democracy, lies one common factor: an economic system that is based on exploitation and appropriation, and dependent on perpetual growth for its stability, in expense of people and planet.
Still, the Economics taught in schools and universities remains largely unchanged. Students learn a narrow and Eurocentric version of Economics, heavily dominated by neoclassical economics, under the implicit assumption that it is neutral and scientifically superior over other schools of thought. But to build an equitable and sustainable future, we are in urgent need of a more diverse toolkit of ideas, that is pluralist, real-world, decolonized and interdisciplinary.
Rethinking Economics Netherlands unites people who want a different Economics education. With our community, we aim to spread and increase knowledge on alternative economic ideas and to grow the call for curriculum change.
RE Weekend 8-10 May
It is almost time for our little RE NL weekend trip to a cosy house!
Expect a weekend full of having fun, dinner in the sun, exploring heterodox economics through interesting student lectures, and being part of the RE community.
We warmly welcome anyone who would like to strengthen their connection to our network and get to know more Rethinkers. Also if you're new to this, it's the perfect way to get involved.
You find more information on the costs, the location and a broad timeline in the link in bio.
Please sign up latest by 19 April, but the earlier the better! There are limited spots, so full = full.
If you would like to join, but are limited in finances or only can join 1 of 2 nights, please reach out and we can discuss what possibilities there are.
We're looking forward to see you there 🫶🏽
RE NL in the News.
Read our column (dutch) about why economics education needs pluralism in the Economisch Statistische Berichten.
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
We have a lot of exciting events coming up! In January, we have a Pub Quiz, Lectures with important academics, and our 10th anniversary!
We are also excited to announce our event with Follow the Money on February 3rd!
All the details can be found in the button below or by clicking on the calendar.
We think working interdisciplinary is essential for a better Economics.
Therefore we welcome students and academics from different study fields to join our network.
Our Partners
