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: […]
The problems of restrictive, non-conducive and fragmented cooperative policies and legal frameworks have, for a long time, been reported in most developing countries. These have, in one way or the other, affected cooperative enterprises operations and ultimately sustainability. Laws, in some countries, have existed for a long time without any substantive changes. Besides, the role […]
The Summer School offers an interactive, non-hierarchical, and focused mentorship and skill-building experience for students and faculty. It engages critically with the diverse considerations of political-economy-law while fostering democratic dialogue with local cultures. The program spans three days: Day 1: Roundtable and writing workshop sessions (workshops modelled on IGLP format); Day 2: Case study focused […]
2nd Edition of The Political Economy of Ecological Change and Economic Security in the Global South The urgency of the climate crisis cannot be overstated, particularly given its disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities in the Global South. As climate change accelerates, these communities face extraordinary challenges threatening their ecological stability, economic security, and fundamental human […]
The Keynesian and Latin America Working groups are happy to invite you to submit papers for the 6th International Workshop on Demand-Led Growth, which will take place between July 14th and 17th 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This year’s theme, “The green and demographic transitions”, is particularly relevant since sustainable development and the environmental implications of […]
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 […]
The YSI Urban and Regional Economics, and Behavior and Society Working Groups, in partnership with the Regional Studies Association (RSA) invite students, early scholars and all members to join the Webinar Series on Regional Inequalities and Perceived Left-Behindness. The objective is to explore the growing relevance of perceived left-behindness and subjective well-being in economics. […]
The YSI Cooperative WG in collaboration with the Urban and Regional Economics WG are pleased to announce the 7th Africa Young Scholars Workshop on Co-operatives 2025, which will be held alongside The Co-operative University of Kenya’s (CUK) 8th Annual International Conference organized in collaboration with the Moshi Co-operative University (MoCu). The workshop will take place […]
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 […]
Overview The Monsoon School on Inequality, set to be one of the highlight events of the Inequality Working Group (IWG) of the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) for 2025, is a gathering designed to address discussions and research on socio-economic and educational disparities in India through a series of engaging and insightful activities. The first edition […]
An exclusive interview series dedicated to exploring the dynamic world of stablecoins and their transformative impact on finance. This series delves deep into the latest policy changes, groundbreaking innovations, and evidence shaping the future of digital money. Discussions center on stablecoins—what they are, how they work, and why they matter for the evolving financial landscape. […]
The Economic Development WG and Keynesian Economics WG is pleased to invite you to a four-day workshop on Alternative Macroeconomic Theories: Developing Countries and Türkiye, held at the Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Türkiye). Context: This event aims to bring together graduate students and early-career researchers interested in analysing macroeconomic issues in developing countries from […]
