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SUMMARY:Monsoon School on Inequality 2026
DESCRIPTION:Project Description\nThe Monsoon School on Inequality is an intensive academic programme organised by the Inequality Working Group of the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) and the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET). The school brings together young scholars\, early-career researchers\, and senior academics to engage in critical discussions on the nature\, causes\, and consequences of inequality\, particularly in the context of developing economies. \nThe initiative emerged from a recognition that inequality remains one of the defining challenges of our time. Persistent disparities in income\, wealth\, opportunities\, and access to basic services often accompany rapid economic growth across many developing countries. Understanding these dynamics requires perspectives that go beyond conventional disciplinary boundaries and methodological approaches. The Monsoon School therefore aims to provide a pluralistic and interdisciplinary space where participants can explore inequality through diverse theoretical frameworks\, empirical strategies\, and policy debates. \nBuilding on the success of the first two editions\, the third edition of the Monsoon School on Inequality will continue to foster dialogue among scholars working on different dimensions of inequality\, including economic\, social\, environmental\, and institutional aspects. The programme is designed to create an open intellectual environment where participants can present their research\, receive constructive feedback from mentors\, and engage in discussions that connect academic research with real-world policy challenges. \nThemes and Sessions \nMajor themes covered include\, but are not limited to: \n1. Economic Inequality and its measures \n\nIncome and wealth disparities.\nLabour market inequality and wage gaps.\nDiverse measures to estimate inequality: Data Sources and Indices\nMeasures of intergroup and intragroup inequality.\nLinkages between governance\, institutions\, and economic inequality.\n\n2. Social Mobility and equal opportunities \n\nInequality of opportunity and its economic impact.\nSocial determinants of health and educational inequality.\nSocial mobility and intergenerational inequality.\nAffirmative action and its impact on intergenerational mobility.\nSocial mobility across caste\, gender\, and religion.\n\n3. Education\, Health and Inequality \n\nDisparities in access to education and healthcare.\nDigital divide and technology access in education\nEarly childhood development and long-term inequality\nNutrition\, sanitation\, and preventive care disparities.\nUrban–rural health divide and human capital formation in India.\n\n4. Economic Growth\, Structural Transformation\, Trade Policy and Inequality \n\nTaxation\, redistribution\, and fiscal policies addressing inequality.\nTrade\, investment\, and their implications for inequality and poverty.\nGlobal supply chains play a significant role in contributing to wage disparities.\nStructural change and unequal effects in development.\nMigration and its effect on sending and receiving economies.\n\nAdditional Activities: \n\nMentorship Session: Young scholars will have the opportunity to present their research with allocated mentoring groups.\nYSI Session: An introduction to the activities and opportunities provided by the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI).\n\nEligibility Criteria \nTarget Audience: \n\nAdvanced PhD students (those completed with academic coursework) or early-career researchers affiliated with Indian universities or research institutes.\nScholars enrolled in advanced graduate programmes or working as research associates.\nWe welcome applicants from all fields in the social sciences; however\, preference will be given to those with some background in economics\n\nApplication Requirements: \n\nSubmission of an extended abstract showcasing original and high-quality research on inequality.\nActive interest in pluralistic and interdisciplinary approaches to studying inequality.\n\nApplication Process\nApplication Package: \n\nCurriculum Vitae (CV): Include academic qualifications\, research experience\, and key publications (if any).\nExtended Abstract: 700 to 1\,000 words\, providing a detailed overview\, including research objectives\, theoretical framework\, methodology\, preliminary results\, and implications.\nStatement of Interest (500 words): Explain your motivation for participating\, the relevance of your research to inequality\, and how you would contribute to discussions at the school.\n\nApply here \nOriginality: Papers must be the original work of the scholars. All submissions will be checked for originality using one of the plagiarism detection tools. \nFinal selection will be based on the quality of the extended abstract. Only those whose papers meet the required standards will be selected to attend the school. The decision made by the organising committee will be final and binding. \nFinancial Support:\nSelected scholars will be provided accommodation on a sharing basis and a travel stipend equivalent to a third-tier AC train (excluding Rajdhani\, Duronto\, Vande Bharat\, and other dynamic-pricing/premium trains). Please share your tickets and proof of travel with us for reimbursement. We encourage scholars who can cover their own travel costs to apply\, as the school will cover their accommodation. \nTentative Deadlines:\nCall for Applications Open: April 22\, 2026\nDeadline for Submission of Abstract/Extended Abstract and Application Materials: May 7\, 2026\nFinal Decisions and selection announcements made between May 25 and 30\, 2026\nMonsoon School: July 12–14\, 2026 \nHost and Collaboration \nThis special event\, organised by IWG-YSI\, will be hosted at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS)\, Thiruvananthapuram Campus\, with the institution providing logistical support\, accommodation for attendees\, and other support. Jointly supported by the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and Economiga (the local organiser) in organising this event. \nOrganizing Team \n\n\n\nProf C Veeramani\nProfessor and Director\, CDS Thiruvananthapuram\n\n\nProf Thiagu Ranganathan\nProfessor of Economics\, CDS Thiruvanathapuram\n\n\nDr Nandu Sasidharan\nCoordinator\,  YSI-INET and Assistant Professor of Economics\, Azim Premji University\, Bangalore\n\n\nDr Amartya Paul\nAssistant Professor of Economics\, CDS Thiruvanathapuram\n\n\nNaveen Hari\nOrganiser\, YSI-INET and PhD in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics at Texas A&M University\n\n\nAlan Seemon\nCo-founder and Director\, Economiga Foundation
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