Books:
* Microeconomics (with James M. Henderson)
* Macroeconomics (with James M. Henderson)
* Economics (with James M. Henderson)
* The Complexity of Economic Policy: The Intertwined Roles of Economics and Politics
* The Making of an Economist: How Economics Became a Mathematical Science
* Economics: A Very Short Introduction
* The Post Walrasian Macroeconomics
* The Economics of a Changing World: What We Need to Understand
* The Great Economic Disconnect: How We Came to Be Divided and What We Can Do About It
* The Art of Thinking Like an Economist: A Beginner’s Guide to Economic Reasoning
* Economics as If People Mattered: A New Economics for the Twenty-First Century (with Mark Hart)
* Just Economics: A New Way to Think About Economics for the 21st Century (with Mark Hart)
Articles:
Colander has also written numerous articles in academic journals, including:
* Journal of Economic Perspectives
* Journal of Economic Methodology
* American Economic Review
* Review of Political Economy
His work often focuses on:
* The philosophy of economics
* The history of economic thought
* The role of complexity in economics
* The importance of understanding economic institutions
* The need for a more pluralistic and heterodox approach to economics
Colander is also known for his work on economics education and his efforts to promote a more engaging and relevant approach to the subject. He is the founder of the Rethinking Economics movement, which aims to challenge traditional economics education and foster a more diverse and inclusive field.