Nelson, a specialist in feminist economics, stated that the neoclassical approach to economics misses out on issues related to women, and the field of economics ignores those who work
because they care about what they do.
Anthony S.A. Freinberg '04 attended the event and said he was glad to learn of alternatives to Feldstein's views on economics and morality.
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"I thought that this was an exciting alternative viewpoint to the limited and biased opinions of Marty Feldstein," he said.
Kastner said she plans to repeat the event next year.
"I think it was a success," she said. "I was impressed with the intellectual quality of the audience. They were informed and came in with an open mind."