Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Junaid Qadir Author-X-Name-First: Junaid Author-X-Name-Last: Qadir Title: Online teaching during COVID-19: the triple imperatives Abstract: Since the onset of the COVID-19, online learning has taken centre stage across the world as authorities have been pushed to close educational institutes to contain and manage the pandemic. The effect of the abruptness of the switch to full-fledged online learning has been disruptive for educators and students alike. In particular, educators are torn between different goals such as effectiveness (i.e., trying to emulate in-person classes online and cover the same material), inclusiveness (i.e., no student is excluded from the learning process), and equity (i.e., trying to ensure that no students are left behind). Matters are made more serious by the fact that we are in the midst of the worst pandemic in the last 100 years with students locked inside their homes with their siblings and family members in stressful situations (which makes paying attention and engaging in learning very difficult). In this paper, we highlight the importance of keeping a learner-centric focus in which there is an explicit effort on the triple imperatives of online learning, i.e., to develop online classrooms that are at the same time, equitable, inclusive, and effective. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 28-38 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: online learning; online education; COVID-19; online schooling; digital divides; online penalty; distance learning. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118143 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:28-38 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Thomas Lines Author-X-Name-First: Thomas Author-X-Name-Last: Lines Title: A little microbe that markets cannot help with Abstract: This essay discusses the British Government's policy for testing and tracing corona virus cases, as it evolved in England during 2020. A new centralised national system was created to be implemented by private companies under arrangements of patronage that were commercial in nature but not market-based. The merits and demerits of this approach are considered against a framework of three archetypal principles of economic organisation: democracy, authority, and exchange. The conclusions draw attention to the implications for wider economic theory regarding the efficiency of operations in this and similar spheres. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 55-59 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: corona virus; COVID-19; pandemic; public health; testing; tracing; outsourcing; economic organisation; markets; democracy; authority; exchange. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118144 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:55-59 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Arturo Hermann Author-X-Name-First: Arturo Author-X-Name-Last: Hermann Title: The COVID-19 pandemic and the contributions of modern monetary theory Abstract: The present situation linked to the COVID-19 pandemic has fostered a general rethinking of how economic theories can inform an effective policy response. In such a context, perhaps no theory has been brought more to the test than modern monetary theory (MMT). As a matter of fact, MMT, by positing that governments can always create their currencies, seems particular apt for dealing with COVID-19. We will briefly address MMT, and focus on how MMT insights can be employed not only for today's emergency but also for building a new sustainable economy. Some conclusions about economics education will follow. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 60-66 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: modern monetary theory; MMT; supranational policies; the Keynesian 'euthanasia of rentier'; social valuing; interdisciplinarity. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118145 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:60-66 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sahil Singh Jasrotia Author-X-Name-First: Sahil Singh Author-X-Name-Last: Jasrotia Author-Name: Tarun Agarwal Author-X-Name-First: Tarun Author-X-Name-Last: Agarwal Author-Name: Shagun Chib Author-X-Name-First: Shagun Author-X-Name-Last: Chib Title: The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian hospitality sector and tourism education Abstract: The development of vaccines to provide immunity has brought some relief to many countries but, lockdowns and social distancing remain the main strategies to contain the pandemic. Due to travel restrictions and lockdowns in many countries, global tourism has been severely affected. Tourism education is one particular sector which has been ignored despite being vulnerably hit. This paper explores how COVID-19 is bringing change to the economy, and the tourism sector specifically, while also emphasising the perspective of tourism educators by focusing on the requisite challenges and reinvention. The paper discusses why COVID-19 has raised questions around the volume growth of tourism in India as against the projections made by tourism organisations. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 80-88 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: COVID-19; Indian hospitality sector; Indian tourism; tourism education. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118146 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:80-88 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Lia Alexandra Baltador Author-X-Name-First: Lia Alexandra Author-X-Name-Last: Baltador Author-Name: Ioana Negru Author-X-Name-First: Ioana Author-X-Name-Last: Negru Title: What COVID-19 demonstrates: on the limits of self-interested behaviour, capitalism, and the role of solidarity Abstract: This paper raises systemic questions about capitalism and questions the role that self-interest played in the economy and society and also as a fundamental principle in the economics discipline. This article puts forward the possibility and importance of solidarity in building cohesion in our communities and helping the economic and social recovery globally. The authors advocate that economists should pay more attention to the economics of solidarity, a sub-discipline that can bring a paradigm shift in the way we conceptualise the individual behaviour in economics and could inform respectively the policy-makers on the significance of solidarity as a building stone for a future and better society. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 50-54 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: COVID-19; self-interest; economics of solidarity; capitalism. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118147 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:50-54 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tonia Warnecke Author-X-Name-First: Tonia Author-X-Name-Last: Warnecke Title: The COVID-19 crisis and (in)equity: what lessons can we learn? Abstract: Focusing on the USA, this article discusses the COVID-19 pandemic; the disproportionate impacts of the pandemic on disadvantaged and marginalised populations; and the ways the country's crisis response exacerbated these impacts. Topics discussed include the gig economy, the digital divide, healthcare access and provision, remote work, national crisis management, the paycheck protection program, worker safety, and unemployment. The article highlights lessons we can learn from this experience to reframe decision-making processes for greater inclusivity. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 8-13 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: COVID-19; crisis; crisis management; digital divide; economics; gender; inequity; pandemic; pluralism; policy; race; remote work; risk management; USA. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118148 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:8-13 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Małgorzata Dereniowska Author-X-Name-First: Małgorzata Author-X-Name-Last: Dereniowska Title: Can we afford pluralism in times of disruption? A competence-based guide for pluralistic and democratic practice Abstract: This article scrutinises the meaning and role of pluralism in times of global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The coherent pandemic responses have been accompanied by the rise of censorship of dissent in behalf of the fight with disinformation. While the motivations have been justified with the urgency of the situation, there are more fundamental issues related to the future of pluralism and democracy. This article addresses the following question: is it possible to navigate through disruption while respecting pluralism in society, politics, and science in a way that builds capacity for collective resilience and integrity? In outlining an affirmative answer to this question, I will argue that there is an inherent value to pluralistic practice based on moral democratic competence. The goal is to provide principled guidelines for pluralistic practices, and insights into how to navigate through disruption while respecting pluralism in society, politics, and science. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 39-49 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: pluralism; pluralist principles; moral-democratic competence; COVID-19; coronavirus pandemic. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118149 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:39-49 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Abhijit Pathak Author-X-Name-First: Abhijit Author-X-Name-Last: Pathak Author-Name: Apurba Kumar Chattopadhyay Author-X-Name-First: Apurba Kumar Author-X-Name-Last: Chattopadhyay Title: COVID-19 crisis and role of the Indian state Abstract: COVID-19 has affected the world with varied intensity and India is no exception. The lockdown measures implemented in India to combat COVID-19 rendered significant economic costs in terms of loss of employment, income, and output. In this paper, we find that the national lockdown measures adopted by the GOI have weakened the states financially, making them financially more dependent on the centre. This paper argues that the interests of domestic capitalists and international finance capital have restricted India from increasing its government expenditure and adopting economic policies for the best benefits of its citizens. Thus, financial weakness of the state governments has accentuated during the lockdown period and has tilted the balance further in favour of the centre. This is neither encouraging from the perspective of fiscal federalism in India nor for the delivery of welfare to its citizens. This may even delay the process of India's economic recovery. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 71-79 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: COVID-19; fiscal deficit; federalism; international finance capital; India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118150 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:71-79 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Alex M. Thomas Author-X-Name-First: Alex M. Author-X-Name-Last: Thomas Title: COVID-19 and economics education: a view from India Abstract: In this note, I argue for an economics education which incorporates the ideas of embeddedness, interdependence, and necessaries, all visible in the works of the classical political economists. These ideas are often found in non-mainstream courses such as history of economic thought and political economy but are absent in mainstream microeconomics and macroeconomics. Subsequently, the need for pluralism in economic theory and methods is advocated, all the while keeping the socioeconomic surroundings of the learner at the centre of educational planning and practice. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 67-70 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: COVID-19; India; economics education; pluralism. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118151 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:67-70 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Wolfram Elsner Author-X-Name-First: Wolfram Author-X-Name-Last: Elsner Title: Globalisation, de-globalisation, re-globalisation. On old globalisation, de-globalisation pre- and under Corona, and the restructuring of VACs 'post-Corona' Abstract: We analyse 'old' globalisation as a process that endogenously lead into global troubles. 'Old' globalisation, from some point, thus was paradoxically characterised by reactive de-globalisations. Also the USA, against a reverted cost-benefit relation from globalisation for itself, changed its strategy and politically accelerated already ongoing de-globalisations. COVID-19 has further reinforced de-globalisation by interrupting international value-added chains (IVACs), and the Trump administration acted to further 'decouple' international relations (not only with China). However, forms of rebuilding and restructuring IVACs are under way, e.g., through China's fast recovery and development. This will find China's initiative of 'Belt%Road' as a new dimension of global trade structures. It is discussed whether there will be a disintegration into two economic blocs or whether a renewed multilateralism and a new global deal on trade and VACs, including inequality, climate change, and global health, will be feasible. This 'turn of the tide' provides a time window for heterodox economics and education. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 14-27 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: globalisation; re-globalisation; de-globalisation; value-added chains; VACs; Corona; World Trade Organization; WTO; de-coupling; trade war; New Silk Roads; global trade; multilateralism; resilience. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118152 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:14-27 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: B. Karunakar Author-X-Name-First: B. Author-X-Name-Last: Karunakar Title: India's education sector: impact and alternatives during COVID-19 Abstract: The article discusses the impact, alternatives pursued and the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 in the Indian education sector. The structure of the schooling, teaching, and learning process was the first to be impacted by the series of lockdowns. Only a few well-to-do private schools could adopt an online teaching pedagogy; low-income private and government schools could not because of non-access to e-learning solutions. This disruption in education delivery is pushing policy makers to tackle the digital divide and come up with inclusive e-learning solutions at an accelerated pace. The author of this paper worked for a university that had a legacy of 40 years. The paper elaborates on the lessons and insights of the university's business school from its operations during the pandemic. How did the university work during the pandemic? How did it recalibrate its processes and systems to stay on top of the crisis? How did it do things differently? The article ends with a note on the likely new approach in doing things differently with technology and digital platforms in India. Journal: Int. J. of Pluralism and Economics Education Pages: 89-96 Issue: 1 Volume: 12 Year: 2021 Keywords: COVID-19; Indian education; digital divide; blended learning model; business school in India. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=118153 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:12:y:2021:i:1:p:89-96