In the context of ongoing criticisms of the lack of pluralism in economics, the present article aims to discuss the … development of 'heterodox' economics since the 1970s. Following Lakatos's concept of scientific research programs (srp), and … concentrating on the situation in Germany, the article will discuss classifications of economics, and will specify the understanding …

This article discusses the development of 'heterodox' economics at universities in Germany since the 1970s. Based on … Lakatos' concept of scientific research programmes (SRP), the article introduces a classification of economics in order to … clarify the understanding of variety within economics, especially in the case of Germany. Based on this classification and …