my midterm so far is thus:
In thinking through development as a project created by the dominant values of the “Global North,” it is crucial to examine the role of economics as a tool and ideology for implementing the goals of such development.
Economics is far from a benign or objective discipline. It is infused with western colonialist history, power, and cultural values.
I would like to look at 3 features of economics that can help us understand the problematics of development discourse. These features are: how economics uses the notion of lack in assessing ‘lesser developed countries’ (illiteracy, poverty, and the World Bank); who and what are excluded from the discourse of development by the centrality of the market (use of the GDP, exclusion of women); and how do the ideals of modernity inform, normalize, and confirm economics (notions of truth, individualism, self-interest)?
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when do ya'll want to get together to talk more?
~ emiko
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hey emiko. I think that sounds very well thought out. For your first topic will you talk about how the label, 'lesser developed countries,' creates a notion of lack? Should we get together wednesday before class again?
yes, let's! shall we say 1:00 at the cafe (same as last week?) i'll send out an email.
I'll try and come this week, when do you guys meet up? Wednesday? And holy wow Emiko yours sounds well on its way! go you!
- (its Jocie I couldnt sign into this damn thing i dunno y)
i haven't done a goddamn thing since then. ...
meeting at 1 on wednesday. ...
not a goddamn thing. ...
i haven't done a god damn thing since last week if that makes you feel any better!
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