Online Workshops
Mathematics for History of Economic Theory: Online Workshop Series
A specialized six-lecture online course exploring mathematical ideas and methods that have shaped the development of economic theory. The course examines mathematical foundations underlying key areas of economics with particular attention to their assumptions, applications and limitations.
• 14 March: Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
• 15 March: Game Theory
• 21 March: Optimization
• 22 March: Set Theory
• 4 April: Linear Algebra
• 5 April: Matrix Algebra
Certificate: Awarded to participants attending at least 5 of 6 lectures
The First Draft: Basics of Research Writing for HET
An intensive series of academic writing workshops for early-career scholars. The workshops create a collaborative space to discuss academic writing, argumentation, claims and evidence, and working with empirical and theoretical structures.
• 3 June: Structuring Academic Papers (5:30-7:30 PM)
• 6 June: Building Arguments through Claim & Evidence (10:30 AM-1:00 PM)
• 10 June: Working with Analytical Descriptions (5:30-7:30 PM)
• 13 June: Integrating Primary Sources with Theory (10:30 AM-1:00 PM)
• 17 June: Peer-Reviewed Publication Process (5:30-7:30 PM)
Facilitators: Shivani Kapoor (CSDS, Delhi) & Madhura Lohokare (O.P. Jindal Global University)
Abstract Writing Workshop for HET 2026
A dedicated workshop on abstract writing for students and researchers preparing submissions for ISHET 2026. Designed for graduate students, PhD scholars, early-career researchers, and faculty members.
• Master's students
• PhD scholars
• Early-career researchers
• Faculty members submitting to ISHET 2026
History of Economic Thought Mini Course
A comprehensive introductory online course covering major schools, approaches and traditions in economics. The course explores early political economy through Keynesian, Sraffian, feminist and Indian economic thought.
• Introduction to HET
• Early & Classical Political Economy
• Marginalist & Keynesian Economics
• Sraffa's Political Economy
• Women & Indian Economic Thought
Mentors: Alex M. Thomas (APU), Feba David (CHESS Project), Lima Walling (University of Hyderabad)
Platform: Exclusively on Economiga learning platform
ISHET PhD Mentorship Program
A dedicated online mentorship program for PhD students working on topics in the history of economic thought. Provides guidance, support and mentoring from experienced scholars in the field.
• One-on-one mentoring from experienced scholars
• Support with research methodology & writing
• Guidance on thesis development
• Networking with HET community
Registration: Through Google Form (link provided in announcements)
Constructing Economic Science: The Invention of a Discipline (1850 to 1950)
The talk examined the initial development of economics as a discipline in Britain within its European and North American context, tracing the expansion of economics teaching in British universities and the emergence of American graduate schools and their influence over disciplinary development.
• Development of modern economics as a creation of the modern university
• Theoretical elaboration and its joint dynamics with teaching and research
• Routinisation of knowledge required for disciplinary development
• Role of Oxford and Cambridge in shaping economics teaching in Britain
Organised By: O.P. Jindal Global University, Indian Society for the History of Economic Thought (ISHET), and I.D.E.A.S. (Interdisciplinary Studies)
Series: History and Methods in Political Economy: An Online Talk Series