Arguing About the World
The Work and Legacy of Meghnad Desai

The publication will reflect Lord Desai's work in diverse fields of the social sciences (economics, philosophy, political science) as well as his passionate commitment to the freedom and well-being of individuals, and his optimism about human progress and globalisation.

Meghnad Desai is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the LSE. He is founder of LSE Global Governance. From 1990-1995 he was Director of LSE's Development Studies Institute and has been at the LSE for over 30 years. In 1991, Meghnad Desai was created Lord Desai of St Clement Danes. His latest book is Marx's Revenge: The Resurgence of Capitalism and the Death of Statist Socialism. By enabling leading scholars and other public figures to explore the subjects that inspired them and Lord Desai, the publication will offer a fascinating exploration of progress on economics, human rights and development issues. The initiative identifies the continuing contribution made by Lord Desai, and the development of the themes highlighted by his work. Topics covered include: Econometric modelling, Macro economics and monetary theory, Development, Inequality, poverty and famines, Marx and political economy, Globalisation and global governance, History of economic ideas, and Nationalism in South Asia. Contributors include: Robert Skidelsky, Charles Goodhart, David Hendry, John Harriss, Purna Sen and others.

Confirmed Chapters:
A Tale of 3 Cities: Model Selection in Over-, Exact, and Under-specified Equations Jennifer L. Castle and David F. Hendry Macro-Prudential Supervision
C.A.E. Goodhart Indian Reforms
Jagdish Bhagwati Controlling and contesting sexual norms: examples from India and Nepal
Purna Sen 'Agrarian Power and Agricultural Productivity in South Asia' Revisited
John Harriss Marx's 'Faustian Bargain' with Capitalism Robert Skidelsky The Hydra-Headed Crisis'
Mary Kaldor Disability and Human Development
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