This reading group will begin with Giovanni Arrighi's "The Long Twentieth Century" and meet every other Wednesday. Through Arrighi's analysis of how state power and capital accumulation have intertwined across historical cycles, we can better understand the ongoing transformations in global political-economic relations. After completing Arrighi's work (approximately 6 encounters), we'll collectively decide how to […]
This seminar seeks to bring the philosophical perspective of deconstruction – beginning with Jacques Derrida – into dialogue with the field of economics, aiming to foster a reciprocal questioning. The use of economic terminology is a programmatic feature of deconstructive thought. Its very hallmark, “différance,” is defined as an “economic notion.” If deconstruction seeks to […]
We are launching a new YSI-EHES Economic History Graduate Webinar edition next Spring. As in previous editions, we provide a platform for young researchers to present their ongoing work and get feedback from senior scholars. The online format has made exchanges among people from different regions and research areas possible, offering early-stage researchers an important venue. If […]
Academic conferences can be both exciting and challenging for students and early-career researchers. They provide a wealth of opportunities to share research, engage in discussions, and build professional networks, but the fast-paced environment can make it difficult to fully explore ideas and benefit from constructive feedback. The YSI – RSA Academy of Regional Studies is […]
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 meet for 90 minutes via Zoom on Tuesdays at 2 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current […]
Sound Policy System, Sectoral Institutions, and Community Capability Management for Sustainability Among other things, sustainable development is contingent upon how government agencies deliver, how the social system organizes citizens, and how people respond to, participate in, and contribute to the development process and, thus, avail themselves of benefits to raise their quality of life, thereby […]
Scholars on Screen An interview with Lynn Parramore on sharing research beyond the academy How can scholars communicate their work clearly, confidently, and compellingly on social media? In this live Q&A, cultural theorist and journalist Lynn Parramore joins us for a conversation on what it takes to make complex ideas resonate with broader audiences. We’ll […]
We are launching a new YSI-EHES Economic History Graduate Webinar edition next Spring. As in previous editions, we provide a platform for young researchers to present their ongoing work and get feedback from senior scholars. The online format has made exchanges among people from different regions and research areas possible, offering early-stage researchers an important venue. If […]
Just over a decade ago, the global economy was plunged into its worse crisis since the Great Depression. Today, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the already long-standing tension between the US and Chinese states have disrupted global value chains and fostered price increases throughout developed economies. Lingering in the […]
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 meet for 90 minutes via Zoom on Tuesdays at 2 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current […]
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: […]
This reading group will begin with Giovanni Arrighi's "The Long Twentieth Century" and meet every other Wednesday. Through Arrighi's analysis of how state power and capital accumulation have intertwined across historical cycles, we can better understand the ongoing transformations in global political-economic relations. After completing Arrighi's work (approximately 6 encounters), we'll collectively decide how to […]
