The Latin America Working Group of the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) is supporting the Program for Advanced Studies on Latin American Economies (ELADES, in Spanish) and will organize activities during the School, which include: (1) An opening workshop/roundtable (2) Feedback activities on Students' final work, (3) a post-ELADES workshop in which students from the current […]
Human intelligence evolved though the synergies of social living, tool crafting and cooperative activities. Our species’ history is defined by the emergence of intergenerational communities of interpersonal care, creative play and skilled practice. Learning is at the core of what it means to be human. However, despite this reality, contemporary education stands in opposition to […]
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 […]
Since the Global Financial Crisis, Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have overshadowed banks as main players in different financial activities. Corporate funding, cross-border flows, and the administration of financial assets increasingly rely on NFBIs. However, some research highlights that the role of banks remains pivotal, and instead of a replacement, the expansion of NBFIs is part […]
We as humans are in constant tension within ourselves and with our surroundings. This upcoming session explores Simone Weil’s avenues to a more connected and rooted life and society. Join […]
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 […]
In recent years, there have been significant contributions in theoretical and empirical research related to the fundamental determinants of structural change and integral human development in Latin American economies. Contributions in these areas are crucial for understanding how different factors interact to influence economic outcomes on both micro and macro levels. Scholars have captured the […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a world increasingly defined by overlapping crises, our societal and environmental resilience is pushed to its limits. Traditional economic thinking often falls short in addressing these interconnected challenges, highlighting the need for bold, creative, and collective responses. This moment calls for a resurgence of heterodox economic ideas, closely intertwined with policy-making and civil society […]
ENGLISH BELOW Este evento tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre las contribuciones de los feminismos a la economía y los desafíos que plantea a las visiones más tradicionales de la disciplina. […]
ENGLISH BELOW Este evento tiene como objetivo reflexionar sobre las contribuciones de los feminismos a la economía y los desafíos que plantea a las visiones más tradicionales de la disciplina. […]
About the series: This series bridges the gap between academia and policymaking in Latin America. We invite you to join us live and hear politicians or policymakers talk about their […]
The ICA CCR Asia Pacific Conference and the working group on Cooperatives from Young Scholar Initiative, Institute for New Economic Thinking present a unique opportunity to convene researchers within the cooperative sector, offering a platform to exchange resources and foster connections for future collaborations. This event is particularly significant for young and emerging scholars in […]
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 […]
The Postgraduate Research Seminar is an in-person academic event held since 2023, on the initiative of the Master's and Doctoral students at the Institute of Economics at the University of Campinas (IE-Unicamp). It is organized annually by the postgraduate students themselves, in partnership with the coordinators of IE’s Postgraduate Programs in Economics and Economic Development. […]
MACRO-HET aims to provide a detailed analysis of the differing ecological perspectives between the global North and South. Investigating how environmental attitudes adapt and can be coordinated requires a complex systems approach. Social scientists are beginning to explore how individuals, who use simple decision-making rules and have limited understanding of their environment, communicate and learn, […]
Call for Presentation for an Online Webinar Series and book chapters With the support of the Institute for New Economic Thinking’s Young Scholars Initiative and Globalisation and Economy in a […]
China and Southeast Asia have been bound together for centuries through a complex web of trade, cultural exchange, and geopolitical influence. Historical maritime trade routes fostered the flow of goods, knowledge, and even political systems, laying the groundwork for a deep economic interdependence. Today, this relationship has reached unprecedented levels of economic integration. China's economic […]
Description of the event This workshop aims to facilitate the ongoing debate on diverging demand and growth regimes (DGRs) within and between the fields of post-Keynesian economics, Marxist approaches, regulation school, dependency theory, comparative political economy, international political economy and other critical political economy perspectives. We aim to expand the debate around demand and growth […]
Africa has, since the 1940s, been a recipient of foreign aid to fight a number of diseases. Funds provided by a variety of organizations have been channeled to contain diseases that are considered a threat to economic development and the general wellbeing of populations. Indeed, disease burdens – including malaria, diarrhea, tuberculosis, HIV-AIDS, Ebola, and […]
The Italian Economic Society is organizing its 65th Annual Scientific Meeting (RSA) at the University of Urbino from the 24th to the 26th of October. This year, YSI will continue its collaboration and is pleased to present the II YSI-SIE Pre-Conference, to be held at the University of Urbino on the 23rd of October. The […]
The discourse surrounding climate finance often emphasizes that no country should be forced to choose between climate action and development. However, the reality is that many nations, especially those in the Global South, have been grappling with this dilemma for decades. While international solidarity in principle has increased, tangible progress remains limited. Shifting from short-term […]
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 […]
The Keynesian Economics and Economic Development Working Groups are glad to announce a new partnership with the Forum for Macroeconomics and Macroeconomics Policy. As part of this partnership, YSI will offer partial travel stipends to young scholars who will present at the 28th FMM Conference. The YSI stipend selection will take place in mid-August (more […]
Africa remains the highest rural region with 61 percent of its population living in rural areas. Of course, rural poverty is not only rife in Africa but a global phenomenon. One fifth of the world’s population live in extreme poverty (Khan 2001). Two out of three people in rural areas are living in poverty ( […]
This reading group has been created to amplify and deep our knowledge on money and finance from a wide perspective that can embrace the complexity of money’s nature, thus, the […]
The Urban and Regional Economics Working Group is glad to announce a special panel discussion at the XXII Enaber conference. Together with Professor Pedro Amaral (Center for Regional Development and Planning/UFMG, YSI’s invited speaker), André Luiz Squarize Chagas (Nereus/ FEA-USP) and Luís Abel Filho (Nereus/ FEA-USP and URCA), we aim to discuss emerging themes in […]
Oluwatosin Olusola Adesina Struggle for Economic Independence: Perspectives On Dangote Refinery Africa's quest for economic independence has long been a pressing continental goal, driven by the need to break free […]
In August 2023, Azim Premji University hosted the first International conference on the History of Economic Thought (HET) in India. The conference aimed to “contribute to the development of the field and advance our understanding of the historical roots of contemporary economic debates and challenges.” The presentations covered a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from […]
In August 2023, Azim Premji University hosted the first International Conference on the History of Economic Thought (HET) in India. The conference aimed to "contribute to the development of the field and advance our understanding of the historical roots of contemporary economic debates and challenges." The presentations covered a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from […]
Join us as we explore Financial Inclusion with Thereza Balliester Reis! We look forward to seeing you on Monday 28th October from 5-7pm. An in-person workshop held at SOAS, run […]
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 […]
A major economic issue for developing countries is the heavy concentration of their exports in primary goods (that is, crude oil, coal, copper or iron ore, rough diamonds, and agricultural products such as wheat, coffee beans and cotton). Being destined for exports, these goods are not transformed into finished goods internally, thereby representing a great […]