Offline Workshops

2026
πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

International Workshop on the History of Economic Thought

πŸ“ Venue: Mahindra University (19-20 Feb) & MANUU (21 Feb), Hyderabad
πŸ“… Dates: 19-21 February 2026
πŸ‘₯ Participants: 30 selected students (diverse across region, gender, education)

A residential international workshop exploring the history of economic thought with ample time for informal discussions outside structured sessions. The workshop brings together renowned scholars and participants to examine contending paradigms, regional economic thought, women in economics, and key thinkers.

Workshop Focus:
β€’ Scarcity & surplus approaches
β€’ Indian, women's & Islamic economic thought
β€’ Sraffa, Leontief, Pasinetti & Khaldun
β€’ Cambridge Capital Controversy
β€’ Structural change & agricultural economics

Support: Free accommodation & meals. Travel reimbursed up to Rs 5,000. Rs 500 participation fee.
2025
πŸ“ In-Person Lecture

Lecture by Heinz Kurz on the History of Economic Thought

🎀 Speaker: Heinz Kurz, Professor of Economics, University of Graz, Austria
πŸ“… Date: 4 July 2025
πŸ“ Venue: Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru

A full-day event dedicated to the history of economic thought featuring Heinz Kurz, a leading economist known for his work in classical economic theory and the history of economic thought. The event provides ample opportunity for informal conversations and discussions among participants.

About the Speaker:
Heinz D. Kurz is a leading economist and expert in classical economic theory, the history of economic thought, and capital theory. He has held academic positions internationally and served as the Theodor Heuss Professor at the New School for Social Research, New York.
πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

MCC-ISHET 3-Day Workshop on Politics, Philosophy, and Political Economy

πŸ“ Venue: Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai
πŸ“… Dates: 19-21 March 2025
πŸ‘₯ Participants: ~30 selected from 150+ applications

A three-day workshop exploring questions at the intersection of politics, philosophy and political economy. Featuring renowned speakers, the workshop examines economic thought, philosophy of science, causality and demand-led growth theory.

Featured Speakers & Topics:
β€’ Matthew Smith (University of Sydney) on Thomas Tooke & demand-led growth theory
β€’ Prajit Basu on philosophy of science & causality

Local Organiser: Arun Koshy
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πŸ“ In-Person Summer School

YSI-APU Summer School on the Sraffa-Keynes Approach

πŸ“ Venue: Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
πŸ“… Dates: 2-5 April 2025
πŸŽ“ Format: Residential Summer School

A residential summer school exploring the Sraffa-Keynes approach to economics. The program examines the history, theory, and applications of this influential economic framework with leading scholars in the field.

Curriculum Focus:
β€’ History of the Sraffa-Keynes approach
β€’ Theoretical foundations & principles
β€’ Contemporary applications & debates
β€’ Research methodology & writing
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2024
πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

YSI Workshop on the Indian Reception to Piero Sraffa

πŸ“ Venue: University of Hyderabad
🎯 Focus: Sraffa's influence in Indian economics

A specialized workshop examining how Piero Sraffa's work was received and engaged with in India. The workshop explores the influence of Sraffian economics on Indian economic thought and scholarship.

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πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

YSI-NEHU International Workshop on the Philosophy (& History) of Economics

πŸ“ Venue: North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
🌍 Nature: International workshop

An international workshop exploring philosophical and historical dimensions of economic thought. The event brings together scholars to discuss foundational questions in economics and the philosophy of economic science.

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πŸ“ In-Person Lecture

Public Lecture by Beatrice Cherrier on New Perspectives in the History of Macroeconomics

🎀 Speaker: Beatrice Cherrier
πŸ“… Date: 19 September 2024
πŸ“ Venue: CHRIST (Deemed University), Koramangla, Bengaluru

A public lecture exploring new perspectives in the history of macroeconomics with a focus on computation, central banks, policies, and gender. The lecture examines how these dimensions have shaped the development of macroeconomic thought and practice.

2023
πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

One-Day Workshop on the History of Economic Thought

πŸ“ Venue: Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS), Chennai
⏱️ Format: One-day intensive workshop

A focused one-day workshop on the history of economic thought, bringing together scholars and students for concentrated discussion and learning.

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πŸ“ In-Person Conference

International Conference on the History of Economic Thought

πŸ“ Venue: Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
🌍 Nature: International conference

An international conference bringing together scholars and researchers working on the history of economic thought from around the world.

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πŸ“ In-Person Conference

International Conference on the Political Economy of Development

πŸ“ Venue: FLAME University, Pune
🎯 Focus: Political economy dimensions of development

An international conference exploring the political economy dimensions of development, bringing together scholars working on development economics and political economy.

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πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

Three-Day Workshop on the History of Economic Thought

πŸ“ Venue: MIDS, Chennai
πŸ“… Month: November 2023

A comprehensive three-day workshop examining key themes, figures and schools of thought in the history of economics.

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2022
πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

YSI-University of Hyderabad Sraffa Workshop

πŸ“ Venue: University of Hyderabad
🎯 Focus: Piero Sraffa's economic theories

A specialized workshop dedicated to exploring Piero Sraffa's economic theories and their contemporary relevance. The workshop brought together scholars working on classical and heterodox economics.

2015
πŸ“ In-Person Workshop

Workshop on Economics and Its History

πŸ“ Venue: Azim Premji University, Bengaluru
πŸ“– Nature: Foundational workshop on economics and its development

An early foundational workshop exploring the relationship between economics and its historical development, laying groundwork for ISHET's future events and initiatives.