After Sraffa: The Indian Understanding of Economic Theories and Development

University of Hyderabad (HCU) , India

Piero Sraffa’s pathbreaking book Production of Commodities by Means of Commodities (1960) inspired several reviews and books by Indian economists. The notable ones are by Krishna Bharadwaj, P. R. Brahmananda, Gautam Mathur, Sukhamoy Chakravarty, Arun Bose, A. K. Dasgupta. Sraffa’s ideas were variously employed to understand agriculture, economic growth, and development. An Indian edition of […]

YSI @ Agent-Based Models In Economics Seasonal School 2024 | UFRJ

Instituto de Economia da UFRJ Avenida Pasteur, 250, Palácio Universitário, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The economy is a complex evolving system, thus its analysis requires tools that can take into account all dimensions relevant to such a complex world. As young researchers, we often question how to take into account heterogeneity, interactions, non-linearities, path-dependency, and tipping points to name a few. In this project, we will learn and discuss […]

OPEN MEETING OF THE GENDER AND ECONOMICS WG

Virtual Project Virtual Project

The YSI Gender and Economics Working Group is currently working on its mandate for 2024 and deciding on what projects to undertake this year. We are eager to hear your […]

Meeting of Young Minds in Frontiers of Economics

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) Mumbai, India, India

The subject matter of Economics has been undergoing rapid change during the last two decades with the advent of new technologies and new methods of production and distribution. Several economies have embarked on new paradigms in their approach to improve the welfare of their people.  Of which, the theoretical underpinnings are continuously being re-examined and […]

project Series Money View Reading Group

Money View Reading Group

Virtual Project Virtual Project

The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings on money, banking, and finance. We are a self-directed group. Anyone interested in money and banking can read the readings, join us for discussions, or suggest future readings. We usually meet via Zoom every Tuesday at 4 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current Reading The […]

Revisiting Zimbabwe’s Economic History: A review of Economic History texts

Arrupe Jesuit University 16 Link Rd, Mount Pleasant Harare, Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwean economy has since 1980 experienced both period of growth and decline. This  workshop seeks to explore how the Zimbabwean society and its institutions have survived if not succumbed to continuous economic crises in the country. From the 1990s Zimbabwe experienced a sustained economic decline challenged by both internal and external strains. Coupled with […]

project Series Money View Reading Group

Money View Reading Group

Virtual Project Virtual Project

The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings on money, banking, and finance. We are a self-directed group. Anyone interested in money and banking can read the readings, join us for discussions, or suggest future readings. We usually meet via Zoom every Tuesday at 4 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current Reading The […]

Piña Coladas and Poverty Myths with Ha-Joon Chang

B202, SOAS University of London 10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, United Kingdom

Drawing from his latest book, Edible Economics, Ha-Joon Chang discusses the misconceptions of poverty in the Global South using the analogy of coconuts and pina coladas. Join us for a much-needed lecture, difficult questions and informal drinks!

YSI @ the 50th Eastern Economics Association Conference

Sheraton Hotel Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Keynesian Economics Working Group is glad to announce its participation at the 50th Eastern Economics Association Conference, to be held in Boston between Feb. 29th to Mar. 03rd 2024. At this event, we will have the opportunity do discuss the different economic challenges that we globally face, like the many consequences of the armed […]

project Series Money View Reading Group

Money View Reading Group

Virtual Project Virtual Project

The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings on money, banking, and finance. We are a self-directed group. Anyone interested in money and banking can read the readings, join us for discussions, or suggest future readings. We usually meet via Zoom every Tuesday at 4 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current Reading The […]