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Rethinking Economics: Global Movement for Systemic Change

2/10/2026

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Rethinking Economics emerged after the 2008 financial crisis.
Rethinking Economics was founded in 2013.
The movement has thousands of members across more than 40 countries.
In South Africa, the campaign shifted from protesting fees to critiquing colonial academic systems.
Economists Clara Mattei and Jayati Ghosh support the initiative, emphasizing systemic change in economic education.

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Story summary

Rethinking Economics emerged after the 2008 financial crisis.
Rethinking Economics was founded in 2013.
The movement has thousands of members across more than 40 countries.
In South Africa, the campaign shifted from protesting fees to critiquing colonial academic systems.
Economists Clara Mattei and Jayati Ghosh support the initiative, emphasizing systemic change in economic education.