Young Scholars Initiative (YSI)
We are building a home for a new generation of thinkers—an open environment for thought and inquiry. Our program provides mentorship and resources to further your understanding of the economy.
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Young Scholars Initiative: The Next Generation of New Economic Thinkers
Explore your curiosity in economics in an open and critical community. To join our community, begin by creating a member profile on our new Young Scholars Directory, then join one of our working groups that conforms most closely to your interests. View details
The evolution of capitalism – history, law, and economics compared
This study group aims to reflect on international economic growth, sustainable development and the evolution of economic thinking around capitalism and enterprise through the analysis of a selected multidisciplinary bibliography. View details
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Overcoming intellectual divides
We have 21 Working Groups designed to foster a deeper understanding of economics.
Keynesian Economics
The YSI Post Keynesian Working Group (PKWG) aims at providing basic readings and insightful discussions covering various topics on Post Keynesian economics. The PKWG sets out study and develop research in the Post Keynesian framework. Read more
Philosophy of Economics
In the Philosophy of Economics working group we dare to ask the most fundamental questions in order to understand our roles as economists in a bigger picture. What is “the economy”? What is economics? What is the relationship between our models and reality? What should it be? Read more
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