Polanyi Bibliographic Database

Insights into the Reception of the Work of Karl Polanyi

Insights into the Reception of the Work of Karl Polanyi explores the global influence and enduring legacy of Karl Polanyi. Led by Concordia University’s Karl Polanyi Institute of Political Economy, this initiative examines how Polanyi’s ideas are applied across academic disciplines and in real-world contexts.

This ongoing project aims to understand, document and contribute to the evolving interpretations of Polanyi’s work as they relate to today’s social, political and economic challenges.

Bibliographic Database of International Scholarship

The Bibliographic Database of International Scholarship is an open-source catalogue of research influenced by Karl Polanyi. Users can search by category or subcategory, and comment on individual citations.

Serving as a hub for Polanyi-inspired scholarship, the database:

• Tracks emerging academic work using Polanyi’s ideas

• Supports interdisciplinary collaboration

• Facilitates knowledge sharing for those learning about or applying his concepts

The database complements the Karl Polanyi Digital Archive and responds to growing international interest in his work.

Accessing the Research

Each citation links to bibliographic details. When possible, full articles are available through open-access platforms. Otherwise, access may require institutional or library credentials.

Methodology

The database was built using a scoping review methodology. Boolean keyword searches were performed in interdisciplinary databases such as EBSCO, ProQuest, Cairn and JSTOR.

Inclusion criteria required that a source either:

• Explicitly refers to a Polanyian approach in its abstract or introduction

• Uses key Polanyi concepts (e.g., double movement, fictitious commodities) in a meaningful and consistent way

The collection is continuously updated by the Institute.

Contact

For more information, contact the Karl Polanyi Institute of Political Economy:
polanyi.institute@concordia.ca