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Economic Democracy Initiative

Post-Neoliberalism - Pathways for Transformative Economics and Politics

This symposium brings contributors from around the world with perspectives from a wide range of academic disciplines and schools of thought.

Directed by Albena Azmanova, EDI Sen
neoliberalism launch
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Applications now accepted for the 2024 Summer Workshop in Public finance and economic policy for undergraduate students.
Summer Workshop 2024
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Newburgh Report
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The Economic Democracy Initiative (EDI), led by Bard College, is the Open Society University Network's collaborative program focusing on the structural determinants of economic insecurity. Its projects examine the connections between inequality, unemployment and poverty and the policy space and financing capacities of governments to address these challenges. 
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EDI Features



Events

Events

EDI events include Democratizing Work Conference Fall 2021, OSUN Faculty Workshop, a Lecture Series, and Summer School: Summer 2022.
Data Tools

Data Tools

Explore the EDI Resource Database Tool featuring curated public data, charts, and maps on labor markets, inequality, and related social and economic indicators.
Programs

Programs

EDI supports and develops student and faculty programs in three core areas: research, curricular innovation, and engagement. 

EDI Research

EDI Research

New Directions in Money, Finance & Public Policy

OSUN Economic Democracy Initiative and Levy Economics Institute welcomed scholars for a two-day, in-person workshop on new research directions in the areas of money, finance, and public policy for intersecting crises, which will explore synergies between different research traditions. The event was held at Blithewood on November 3–4, 2023.

Event Program

All sessions were recorded and are available to watch online. 

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OSUN Summer Workshop

OSUN Summer Workshop

Public Finance and Economic Policy

Organized and hosted by the OSUN Economic Democracy Initiative, this five-day workshop is for undergraduate students interested in public policy to tackle economic instability and insecurity, and in understanding the financing capacity and policy space available to governments to pursue these aims.

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EDI Policy Work

EDI Policy Work

Unemployment, Inequality, and Economic Policy

EDI Director Pavlina R. Tcherneva and European MP Aurore Lalucq issue a policy brief on a Job Guarantee for Europe.
 

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Upcoming Events

  • 6/17
    Monday
    Monday, June 17, 2024 – Saturday, June 22, 2024

    OSUN Summer Workshop in Public Finance and Economic Policy

    3nd Annual Workshop
    Bard College Campus OSUN welcomes undergraduate students for the summer workshop in Public Finance and Economic Policy. Organized and hosted by the OSUN Economic Democracy Initiative (EDI) at Bard College, this week-long immersive workshop is for students interested in public policy to tackle economic instability and insecurity, and in understanding the financing capacity and policy space available to governments to pursue these aims. 

    We are no longer accepting OSUN applications for 2024, but limited non-OSUN (no financial aid for travel) spots are still available. Learn more here. 
     

    Bard College Campus

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