Task Force on Economics Curriculum reports at INET's Bretton Woods Conference (1 of 3)

The video discusses the efforts of the Institute of New Economic Thinking to reform economics education. It highlights the Queen's question, which questioned the predictive power of economics, and introduces the concept of discipline eclecticism. The video outlines the demand for change in economics education, the challenges faced, and the proposed INET curriculum. The curriculum aims to integrate real-world economics, history, and communication skills, addressing the limitations of current economics education.

What are the key components of the INET curriculum as proposed?

What role does quantitative techniques play in the new curriculum?

How does the proposed curriculum aim to address the communication skills of economics students?

In what ways does the proposed curriculum intend to keep real-world economics relevant to students?