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 […]
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 […]
As the world gather to celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives which coincides with the flagship event of International Year of Cooperatives 2025 proclaimed by the United Nations in recognition of the crucial importance of the cooperatives to the advancement of economic development, social inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods, it is pertinent to lend a voice […]
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 […]
DESCRIPTION TOPIC The world of labor is undergoing profound transformations due to technological change, globalization, and shifts in economic structures. Understanding these changes requires interdisciplinary approaches that integrate economic, sociological, and political perspectives. The 17th National Conference on Labor Studies (ASET 2025) will provide a platform for researchers to discuss key labor issues such as […]
DESCRIPTION TOPIC The world of labor is undergoing profound transformations due to technological change, globalization, and shifts in economic structures. Understanding these changes requires interdisciplinary approaches that integrate economic, sociological, and political perspectives. The 17th National Conference on Labor Studies (ASET 2025) will provide a platform for researchers to discuss key labor issues such as […]
The academic journey is often a bumpy ride for early post-graduate students and early career scholars, punctuated by numerous challenges which can discourage even the most determined mind. The turn of the century has seen more postgraduate students from both the global north and global south working on global south topics in economic history, history […]
Building upon the success of its 1st edition, the ECOECO Traveling Schools of Climate Justice will convene its second edition from 11 to 16 August 2025 within the communities of PAE Lago Grande in Santarém, Pará (Brazil). This intentional location within the Brazilian Amazon's socio-ecological landscape provides a unique opportunity to ground theoretical discussions in […]
