Stephen Marglin

Stephen Marglin is a Professor of Economics at Harvard University, affiliated with the Department of Economics. His research spans Development Economics, Economic Theory, and History. Marglin's work explores foundational assumptions of economics, particularly how these assumptions affect community visibility. His latest book, The Dismal Science: How Thinking Like an Economist Undermines Community, addresses these concerns. He has contributed to various areas including cost-benefit analysis, labor-surplus economies, and macroeconomic adjustment. Marglin has advised governments, international agencies, and organizations globally. He is married to Professor Frédérique Apffel-Marglin, a cultural anthropologist, and they share a common interest in family and agriculture.

Stephen Marglin is a Walter S Barker Professor of Economics at Harvard University, known for his critical analysis of economic systems and their social implications. His research explores the functions of hierarchy in capitalist production, the economic basis of political ideologies, and the role of public investment in economic growth. Marglin's work emphasizes the social and political dimensions of economic theory, particularly through the lens of decolonizing knowledge and reinterpreting historical economic experiences. His publications often address the relationship between economic policy, distribution, and social equity, highlighting the need for alternative frameworks to traditional economic models.