The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings (mostly books) 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 other Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time US (New York). …
SOAS and UCL scholars are getting together to discuss the book "How Europe underdeveloped Africa" in Central London. The book is an exploration of how European colonialism and exploitation shaped African economies. Rodney digs into the historical roots of underdevelopment, shedding light on the impact of the slave trade, colonial rule, and economic exploitation. The …
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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!
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 …
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The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings (mostly books) 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 other Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time US (New York). …
The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents over 25% of the world's GDP and 42% of its population. By 2030, these nations are expected to constitute more than half of the global GDP. However, they face unique governance challenges, including sustainable development, digital transformation, financial inclusion, and data privacy. In …
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The BRICS bloc, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents over 25% of the world's GDP and 42% of its population. By 2030, these nations are expected to constitute more than half of the global GDP. However, they face unique governance challenges, including sustainable development, digital transformation, financial inclusion, and data privacy. In …
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Over the last decades, innovation has gained increasing importance, both in academia and in public discourse, due to its relevance in promoting catch-up, economic growth, and productivity, among other factors. However, the approaches to how innovation is promoted and diffused vary significantly, not only across different schools of thought that address this issue but also …
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Join the YSI Gender and Sustainability working group for a half-day, in-person Meet and Greet at Baze University Abuja. This gathering will be a side event hosted alongside activities for the 2024 Tech Community Impact Week. The Tech Community Impact Week includes Women in Tech visiting from Silicon Valley in the US to Nigeria between …
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“Adam Smith: Connections” YSI Pre International Adam Smith Society Conference Workshop in Tokyo, 10th March 2024 This pre-conference workshop offers young and early career scholars working on Adam Smith a chance to discuss their work in detail with peers in a friendly and supportive context, and to get feedback from world-leading Smith scholars. Introduction The …
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The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings (mostly books) 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 other Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time US (New York). …
SOAS and UCL scholars are getting together to discuss the book "How Europe underdeveloped Africa" in Central London. The book is an exploration of how European colonialism and exploitation shaped African economies. Rodney digs into the historical roots of underdevelopment, shedding light on the impact of the slave trade, colonial rule, and economic exploitation. The …
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Ask any questions about how to run projects in YSI The conversation may cover: What it means to be an organizer in YSi How to think about projects in general The logistics of virtual projects The logistics of in-person projects Questions you have about a specific project You can watch recordings from previous calls here: …
We are contiunuing with the Reading Group and we want to welcome new participants. This first meeting will be dedicated to the first part of Victor Shih’s book ‘Factions and Finance”. Do reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in participating.
Gender inequality is a significant obstacle to socio- economic and political development in Southern Africa and has a far-reaching impact on various aspects of societal development. Despite the presence of laws such as The Maputo Protocol of 2006 which recognizes and guarantees a wide range of women's rights, a substantial gender gap remains encompassing disparities …
(ENGLISH ABOVE) En el VIII Congreso de Economía Feminista que tuvo lugar en marzo de 2023 en Barcelona, España, se planteó una propuesta para la organización de un futuro congreso en marzo de 2025 en la ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. La idea detrás del cambio de continente es fomentar diálogos de conocimiento entre la …
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Macroeconomía y género Montevideo, 19 y 20 de marzo de 2024 Objetivos La organización de estas actividades tiene tres objetivos. Discutir con docentes y jóvenes investigadores como incluir la dimensión de género en la enseñanza de la macroeconomía en los niveles de grado y postgrado Discutir con aquellos trabajando en el diseño e …
The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings (mostly books) 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 other Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time US (New York). …
Within the framework of the global commitments regarding the transition to a low-carbon economy ratified at COP 27 in Dubai, as well as the individual commitments assumed by Latin American countries, different macroeconomic and financial questions have arisen that are presented as urgent and relevant, both for academia and for the governments that lead these …
A fireside chat on CBDCs and stablecoins offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and deepen understanding of the evolving landscape of digital currencies and its implications for the future of finance from a perspective of political economy. A fireside chat will provide an engaging and informative discussion on the rapidly evolving landscape of …
LPFMI fireside chat on CBDCs and Stablecoins with Bob Seeman Read More »
The Young Scholars Initiative and Cedeplar (Federal University of Minas Gerais) welcome submissions for a one-day workshop designed for undergraduate, master's, and PhD students currently engaged in History of Economic Thought. Scheduled for March 25th, 2024, at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte (Brazil), this workshop will feature mentors Alexandre Mendes Cunha …
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The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings (mostly books) 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 other Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time US (New York). …
The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings (mostly books) 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 other Tuesday at 12 pm Eastern Time US (New York). …
SOAS and UCL scholars are getting together to discuss the book "How Europe underdeveloped Africa" in Central London. The book is an exploration of how European colonialism and exploitation shaped African economies. Rodney digs into the historical roots of underdevelopment, shedding light on the impact of the slave trade, colonial rule, and economic exploitation. The …
Walter Rodney’s “How Europe underdeveloped Africa” Read More »
Dear Members of the Philosophy of Economics WG, come join us to shape the the working group activities for 2024! As the Philosophy of Economics WG, we are organizing a meeting at 3:30 pm CET on Wednesday, March 27th To introduce the working group's upcoming projects, and encourage all members to share ideas, get information …
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We are contiunuing with the Reading Group and we want to welcome new participants. This first meeting will be dedicated to the first part of Victor Shih’s book ‘Factions and Finance”. Do reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in participating.
Dear Members of the Sustainability WG, come join us to shape the the working group activities for 2024! As the Sustainability WG, we are organizing a meeting at 6:30 pm UTC (7:30 pm CET) on Wednesday, March 27th To introduce the working group's upcoming projects, and encourage all members to share ideas, get information on …
Contextualization: Brain Drain is the human capital flight of skilled labor emigrating from their home country to another country for a promise of greater living prospects. There are usually push factors in their own country and pull factors in the destination country that evolve around living quality, finding better career opportunities, governance, access to higher …
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