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The Karl Polanyi Research Network


The writings and ideas of Karl Polanyi are increasingly relevant to the growing critique of contemporary society by scholars in the humanities and social sciences, in interdisciplinary policy studies and within the policy arena itself. The references to Polanyi’s work are widespread. The work of the Institute is crucial at this time in human history. However, in order to continue and expand our work, the Institute depends entirely on your valuable financial contributions and generous donations.   

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Public Forum

Manfred Bienefeld on China's Role(s) in the Current Financial Crisis: Cause, Facilitator and / or Solution?Thursday, March 19th, 2009


11th International Karl Polanyi Conference

Conference Program
Int. Karl Polanyi Conference
“The Relevance of Karl Polanyi for the 21st Century”,
Concordia University, December 9-11, 2008.


Request for Research Collaboration

Request for Research Collaboration on Karl Polanyi and Edward Palmer Thompson.


New Publication
Essais de Karl Polanyi. Introduction par Michele Cangiani et Jérôme Maucourant.

Institute News
SASE Meeting San Jose, Costa Rica July 21-23, 2008. The theme of the SASE meeting is suggested by Karl Polanyi’s The Great Transformation.
Professor Jean-Louis Laville Coordinator of European activities of the Karl Polanyi Institute

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Selected Papers from Conference:
“Access of Women to the Economy at the Time of the Integration of the Americas: What Kind of Economy?”.
Concordia University / Université du Québec à Montréal
23-26 April, 2003
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