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Speaker: Dr. Vijayamba R, Assistant Professor of Economics. NLSIU, India. Vijayamba is a development economist interested in studying women’s work in the labour markets. She completed her postdoctoral stint at the Centre for Sustainable Employment, Azim Premji University, and was part of the research team behind the State of Working India (SWI) Report 2023, focusing on the role of social identities on labour market outcomes. Her PhD research focused on women’s role in the livestock economy, including their ownership of livestock assets, labour contribution, and decision-making in the livestock economy. She is currently awarded a Non-Resident Post-Doctoral fellowship by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)-National Data Innovation Centre (NDIC) to explore measurement issues of women’s work using secondary data. Her research interests include women’s work, the utilization of time, decision-making, social norms, and issues of measurement. Her other interests include reading, travelling, and practising music. Abstract This talk presents estimates of women in economic activity using the Time Use Survey of India (TUS 2019). In India, the broad patterns of time use reveal that women engage in a predominant share of unpaid work leaving less time for employment and leisure. This paper asks if engagement in employment results in an offsetting reduction on unpaid work across different levels of education and types of employment. Identifying self-employment and wage employment from the International Classification of Activities for Time Use Statistics (ICATUS 2016), for women engaged in self-employment, there is a slight trade off with unpaid work. Whereas urban graduate women face an increased burden of unpaid work.
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This talk was hosted by the South Asia Working Group of the Young Scholars Initiative. The South Asia Working Group provides a platform for young scholars from South Asia (and those interested in the economic issues of the region) to select an issue they wish to work on, collaborate and discuss for better conceptualization of the problem and, debate, critique and improve upon solutions. We also invite scholars to suggest the most pressing problems and challenges to better guide the path for this working group. Thought this was interesting? Become a member of YSI and join the South Asia Working Group via https://ysi.ineteconomics.org/south-asia/ About the Speaker: Prof. K S James is the Senior Visiting Scholar at Newcomb Institute, Tulane University. He possesses extensive research and teaching experience in the field of Demography with a focus on South Asia. He was formerly the Director and Senior Professor of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, India. He also served as a Professor of Population Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and as Professor and Head of the Population Research Centre at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) in Bangalore, India. Currently, he holds the position of Vice-president of the Asian Population Association (APA) and serves as a member of the Commission set up by the Government of Kerala, India, to formulate Kerala Urban Policy. YSI is an initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ysi_commons​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysicommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungScholarsInitiative Blog: https://www.economicquestions.org/​​​​
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Session 2 of Macroeconomic Development and Inclusive Growth in East and Southeast Asia. With Prof. Peter Skott, Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Amherst, the United States About this series: East and Southeast Asia stand at the forefront of global economic dynamism, characterized by remarkable growth, industrialization, and technological advancements. The region has experienced significant economic transformations, shifting from agrarian economies to becoming major players in the global marketplace. East Asia, led by economic powerhouses such as China, Japan, and South Korea, has demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges, leveraging robust macroeconomic policies and technological innovation. Southeast Asia, with its diverse economies, is witnessing rapid urbanization and industrialization, contributing to its emergence as a key player in the global supply chain and geopolitics in the region. Nonetheless, the economic growth in both regions has also presented complex issues, including informal economic activities, income inequality, and the need for inclusive development. Against this backdrop, this webinar series aims to explore and contextualize the ongoing economic development challenges and opportunities in East and Southeast Asia, with a focus on the historical context of economic transitions, macroeconomic strategies, and the imperative of inclusive growth and poverty reduction. Hosted by the YSI East Asia Working Group Organized by Kosal Nith, Ninad Mukherjee, Ryan Martinez, and Jakkrya Sey YSI is an initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ysi_commons​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysicommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungScholarsInitiative Blog: https://www.economicquestions.org/​​​
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Prof. Louis-Philippe Rochon Full Professor of Economics, Laurentian University, Canada About this series: East and Southeast Asia stand at the forefront of global economic dynamism, characterized by remarkable growth, industrialization, and technological advancements. The region has experienced significant economic transformations, shifting from agrarian economies to becoming major players in the global marketplace. East Asia, led by economic powerhouses such as China, Japan, and South Korea, has demonstrated resilience in the face of challenges, leveraging robust macroeconomic policies and technological innovation. Southeast Asia, with its diverse economies, is witnessing rapid urbanization and industrialization, contributing to its emergence as a key player in the global supply chain and geopolitics in the region. Nonetheless, the economic growth in both regions has also presented complex issues, including informal economic activities, income inequality, and the need for inclusive development. Against this backdrop, this webinar series aims to explore and contextualize the ongoing economic development challenges and opportunities in East and Southeast Asia, with a focus on the historical context of economic transitions, macroeconomic strategies, and the imperative of inclusive growth and poverty reduction. Hosted by the YSI East Asia Working Group Organized by Kosal Nith, Ninad Mukherjee, Ryan Martinez, and Jakkrya Sey YSI is an initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ysi_commons​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysicommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungScholarsInitiative Blog: https://www.economicquestions.org/​​​
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This discussion was part of YSI's Money and Finance Reading Group. The session focused on Schumpeter’s History of Economic Analysis with Jan Toporowski and Perry Mehrling. To join the next discussion live, join the reading group here: https://ysi.ineteconomics.org/event/money-and-finance-reading-group/2024-05-09/ YSI is an initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ysi_commons​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysicommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungScholarsInitiative Blog: https://www.economicquestions.org/​​​
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A fireside chat on CBDCs and stablecoins offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and deepen understanding of the evolving landscape of digital currencies and its implications for the future of finance from a perspective of political economy. A fireside chat will provide an engaging and informative discussion on the rapidly evolving landscape of digital currencies and their implications for the financial system. During the program the audience will get an overview of CBDCs and Stablecoins. The topics include: (i) Benefits and Risks of CBDCs, (ii) Stablecoins and Market Stability, (iii) Regulatory Considerations. We will also focus on the global Perspectives and use cases Organizers Ádám Kerényi Saleem Khan Gerhardt "Kiko" Kalterherberg Aneesha Chitgupi YSI is an initiative of the Institute for New Economic Thinking. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ysi_commons​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysicommunity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungScholarsInitiative Blog: https://www.economicquestions.org/​​​
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