About YSI


The Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) is an international community comprised of nearly 20,000 students, young professionals, and researchers.

Through the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI), INET provides support to the next generation of new economic thinkers.

YSI provides a collaborative, open environment for the exploration of new economic thinking and facilitates connections with the Institute’s vast network of economists.

As of late 2022, YSI consists of 21 topical Working Groups and nearly 20k members. Members collaborate to organize hundreds of projects every year, including webinars, workshops, and reading groups.

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