The politics of microeconomics

Thomas, Alex M. (2025) The politics of microeconomics. Economic & Political Weekly, Vol. 6 (No. 29).

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Abstract

The political underpinnings of mainstream microeconomics are examined by drawing on findings from the history of economic thought. By evaluating foundational concepts and notions, such as perfect competition, diminishing returns, and methodological individualism, it is argued that marginalist microeconomics exhibits several alarming features.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Thomas, Alex M.
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Microeconomics, Marginalist Microeconomics, History of economic
Subjects:	Social sciences Social sciences > Economics
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Arts and Sciences
Full Text Status:	Restricted
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URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6270
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