The Course is jointly organized by Sapienza University of Rome, the University of Urbino Carlo Bo and Scuola Normale Superiore, in collaboration with Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Marche Polytechnic University and Roma Tre University. It is designed for Ph.D. students, post-docs, and young scholars. Delivered in English, the Course covers a wide range of […]
The real estate market is in centre of major events in the 21th Century: the 2007/2008 global financial crisis that emerged in the American housing market, and had widespread effects across globe, including the Euro zone crisis and a global wave of fiscal austerity; and the current global need for restructuring urban built environment and […]
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 Young Scholars Initiative (YSI), in collaboration with the Economic and Business History Society (EBHS), will hold a doctoral workshop for around 6 doctoral students on Wednesday, May 28, in Birmingham, AL, USA. The aim of this one-day workshop is to support the career and research development as well as networking of new scholars in […]
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 […]
Overview This panel discussion will bring together emerging scholars from diverse regions to explore the intersections of sustainability transitions, innovation economics, and decolonizing perspectives. It will be hosted as part of the 10th-anniversary celebration of the International NEST (Network for Early Career Researchers in Sustainability Transitions) Conference, held at the University of Sussex, UK in […]
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 […]
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 complexity of the financial system and its dynamics. Moreover, as it was cleverly unveiled by Émile Zola in his book L’Argent, the first book discussed […]
The workshop aims to bring together young scholars in North America whose work engages in critical thematic issues broadly relating to economic development and heterodox economics. The workshop consists of one panel under the following theme: Contemporary issues in Heterodox and Development Economics. Key areas of focus include structural inequalities, such as those related to income, gender, […]
YSI will be attending the fourth Turin International Festival of Economics from 30 May - 1 June 2025. We will dedicate the mornings to a variety of young scholar sessions and have ample time to enjoy the Festival. The festival sessions will take place all over the centre of Turin. The Festival program will be available […]
We are pleased to announce the Second Edition of the Summer School of Applied Economics for Latin America (EVEAAL) 2025, an academic initiative designed for graduate students and researchers interested in exploring and applying innovative methodologies in applied economics. This edition of EVEAAL will focus on Agent-Based Model (ABM) and Stock-Flow Consistent (SFC) macroeconomic modeling, […]
Overview: The Session on Financial and Economic Networks is a focus session of the International School and Conference on Network Science (NetSci 2025), taking place in Maastricht, the Netherlands, from June 2nd to 6th, 2025. This session, scheduled as part of the conference program, provides a unique platform for researchers and scholars interested in financial […]
The PKES PhD Student Conference, co-organised by the Post Keynesian Economics Society (PKES), the Young Scholar’s Initiative and the University of Hertfordshire, invites advanced PhD students working in pluralist economic traditions - such as post-Keynesian, Marxist, structuralist, institutionalist, feminist, and others - to present their ongoing research. Participating students will submit a draft chapter 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 […]
Come join the third social gathering of the YSI Local Hub Netherlands at Huszár in Delft, roughly a 5 minute walk from Delft Central Station. We’ll have some drinks and food for participants. This is a friendly, open space to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas, and spark collaborations that could shape the future of economic […]
Following the success of the first YSI workshop at the Sustainability Research & Innovation (SRI) Africa Satellite Event in Durban, South Africa, YSI is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the second edition. This workshop will take place from June 4–6, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme: "Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into […]
Meet up locally to dial into the virtual conference with your peers follow the conference live discuss your thoughts with peers bring questions/comments to the panels via zoom lunch will be catered! Satellites: University of Johannesburg (South Africa) 4-5 June, from 10:00-16:00 SAST Organized by Phumzile Ncube of the University of Johannesburg Location: Auckland Park […]
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 […]
YSI Pre-Conference Workshop Care Work and Economic Justice: Perspectives and Policies Traditional economic views often take the production and reproduction of labor force as given, ignoring the continuous, time- and energy-consuming work required to maintain it. The activities that facilitate the transformation of goods and services into effective well-being, thereby enabling individuals to engage in […]
The Economic Fitness and Economic Complexity (EFC) Summer School is back, after the success of the first two editions. The third edition will take place at the Enrico Fermi Research Center (CREF, Rome) from 9 to 13 June 2025. The EFC Summer School is an extensive introduction to the economic complexity framework, with theoretical and […]
"The Scandalous Rise of Inequality in Canada" is Prof. Lars Osberg second book in the series examining Canadian inequality. While the Canadian economy has been growing, since the 1980a it is almost exclusively within the wealthy class. Prof. Osberg's book traces income over the last 40 years to the undeniable conclusions that groups who do […]
Talleres Grupo Género y Economía Young Scholar Initative Debates de economía política: perspectivas feministas para pensar América Latina Taller 1) Los planes macroeconómicos del neoliberalismo de ultraderecha y su impacto sobre los cuerpos-territorio Coordinan Emilia Millón (ISES-CONICET/UNT, parte de GT Cuerpos, territorios y feminismos) y Johanna Gomez Castro (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana). Las estrategias del capital […]
The States and Markets, Urban and Regional Economics, Political Economy of Europe, and Keynesian Working Groups of the Young Scholars Initiative, in collaboration with the Italian Post-Keynesian Network (IPKN) are happy to announce a call for participation to the YSI Pre-conference@ STOREP 2025. The pre-conference will take place at University of Molise (UNIMOL), Termoli Campus on […]
The Young Scholars Day will be held in Joensuu, Finland on June 10th, 2025. Designed for masters, PhD, post-doctoral students and early researchers the Young Scholars Day provides an ample opportunity to enhance career and network opportunities in cooperative research. The ICA CCR Young & Emerging Scholars Workshop is a one-day event designed to foster […]
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 […]
MInERS is seminar series organized by a network of scholars located in Milan dedicated to promoting events, networking and research in the area of Innovation, Science and Entrepreneurship. As part of the YSI Hub Meeting, we promote participation in the DEMM - Seminar Series in Economics, scheduled for 10 June 2025, 16:30, at University of […]
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 socio-ecological crisis represents one of the most critical challenges of our time, with far-reaching consequences on biodiversity, human livelihoods, and global equality. Its roots are deeply embedded in the structures of industrialization, capitalism, colonialism, and societal organization. These systemic factors exacerbate inequalities at the local and global scale, with marginalized and poor communities disproportionately […]
With this Project, we take a massive step to contribute to YSI’s long-standing mission to bridge the world of ideas with real-world systems. Rooted in the spirit of open inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration, YSI of INET empowers young scholars to critically and constructively engage with both theory and practice. To strengthen this mission, building on […]
FEMINIST SOCIAL ECONOMY AS A PANACEA TO SUSTAINABLE INTERGRATION The world is replete with a long history of violent communal crisis which emanated from tribal and religious differences. Contest for economics resources such as farming rights on land, fishing right on river and contest for power, thus the history of many towns and villages which […]
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 […]
Structural inequalities shape economic, social, and environmental outcomes at multiple levels, from the micro-dynamics of households and firms to macroeconomic patterns of wealth distribution, growth, and sustainability. This workshop invites scholars from diverse theoretical traditions and empirical approaches to explore how inequalities emerge, persist, and interact across scales—moving from micro to macro and back again. […]
Application & Submission Details: Eligibility: This workshop is particularly aimed at early-career scholars (PhD candidates, postdocs, and junior faculty) seeking guidance on preparing their work for publication. Submission Requirements: Extended abstract (max 1000 words) outlining the paper’s research question, theoretical framework, methodology, key findings, and contribution to heterodox economics. Full paper commitment: Selected participants must […]
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 […]
Overview The intersection of structural change and income inequality has become an increasingly important area of research, particularly as developing countries undergo growth, sectoral transformation, and technological change. While there is some cohesion within specific research circles, the work on the intersection of structural change and income inequality remains somewhat fragmented. This event aims to […]
Over the past decade, historians of Zimbabwe have lost some influential colleagues who shaped both the content of the country’s historiography and its contemporary discourses. In association with the Britain Zimbabwe Society (BZS), the Journal of Southern African Studies (JSAS), will be convening a two-day event in Oxford between 20 and 21 June 2025 to reflect on […]
The clean energy transition in developing countries faces significant geopolitical and structural challenges, compounded by resource scarcity, political instability, and global economic inequalities. Africa, despite contributing less than 4% of global emissions, disproportionately suffers from climate change, with 600 million people lacking energy access and receiving under 3% of global renewable energy investment. The continent […]
Canadian Bank Whistleblower Solution to Identity Theft Tony Crawford is a Canadian bank system Whistleblower since 2017 and longtime advocate to criminalize confidence tricks that steal title to property and money from private and public bank accounts. He tabled a Private Members Bill discussed with his MP Anita Anand on Canadian radio in 2021 when […]
The Keynesian Economics Working Group and the Economics of Innovation Working Group are happy to announce the YSI @DRUID pre-conference Workshop. It is a unique opportunity for young scholars from around the world to network within the cross-disciplinary “innovation community” and present to established scholars. DRUID is one of the biggest and most relevant international […]
The global automotive industry is undergoing profound transformations driven by rapid technological innovation and the urgency to address climate change. Electric vehicles (EVs) are at the center of this shift, reshaping global value chains (GVCs) and altering traditional hierarchies in automotive production. The 2025 Gerpisa Colloquium, under the theme "The Central Role of China 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 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 […]
On the occasion of the 28th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis organized by Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa under the theme "Accelerating Economic Transformation, Resilience, Diversification, and Job Creation," at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda on June 25-27, 2025, URE Working Group […]
In October 2024, Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson (AJR) were awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for their work on institutions and how they affect economic development and prosperity. As highly influential as their contributions are in the field of economics, this award has been met with much criticism not just […]
The Degrowth Cabaret is a performative and participatory event that invites conference participants and local audiences to engage with degrowth imaginaries in a vibrant, unconventional format. Rather than offering another lecture or panel, this will be a shared stage where young scholars, activists, artists (both professional and amateur), and creative producers co-create a unique cabaret […]
Dates: 30.06.2025 – 02.07.2025 Venue: Scuola di Economia e Studi Aziendali – Roma Tre, Roma Abstract Submission Deadline: 15.05.2025 – Rolling Acceptance The 18th EAEPE Summer School explores migration through a pluralist, heterodox lens, offering a space to engage critically with the mainstream of models of migration economics. It examines migration as a complex, multidimensional […]
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 […]
Since 1992, the World Community, served by the United Nations System, is fully committed to addressing three key environmental challenges: climate change, desertification, and biodiversity loss. Served by the Three Rio Conventions, as they are now known, with their respective Secretariats: UNFCCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNCCD: United Nations Convention to […]
Poster Session “Social Justice through Solidarity: Cultivating solidarity within feminist economics” The 2025 IAFFE Pre-Conference will take place on July-2 before the Conference (from July-3 to July-5) at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst, United States. The theme of the 2025 IAFFE Annual Conference “Social Justice through Solidarity: Cultivating solidarity within feminist economics” encourages us […]
After a decade and a half of rapid expansion under the shadow of the 2008 crisis, critical finance scholarship has developed a remarkably pluralist research agenda. Topics range from financial hegemony to subordination, from sustainable to digital finance, from asset managers to hedge funds, from central to shadow banking, and more. Scholars have studied the […]
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