There is nothing unreasonable about taking a close look at Hayek. His theory of information in an economy (tacit & local, the role of discovery) is excellent, although it is weighed down with considerable baggage. I wouldn't go so far as to say there is a "left Hayekian" position, but it is possible to combine some of his insights with others of a more progressive lineage. We've been through this before, but I recommend Hilary Wainwright's ARGUMENTS FOR A NEW LEFT, which works in this vein. Peter Dorman
