The alleged value-neutrality of economics is challenged. It is argued that economics is specific not only in scientific terms but also in ideological terms. The monopoly for neoclassical economics in economics education in large parts of the world means also an ideological monopoly. Departments of economics get a role as political propaganda centers which is not compatible with normal ideas about democracy. Only pluralism and paradigm-coexistence can be defended.
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