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Humanities & Social Sciences · IAS Program

Economic & Financial Transitions

Navigating the fault lines of global finance — from recurrent crises to digital currencies — to understand how economic systems shape, and are shaped by, human lives.

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Humanities & SS
Format
Residency
Location
Ben Guerir, Morocco
Economic & Financial Transitions at IAS–UM6P
IAS Program
Economic & Financial Transitions

Global Financial Systems & Human Development

The interplay between economic and financial transitions and the human realities of the 21st century presents a multifaceted challenge that demands comprehensive analysis and innovative solutions. The global economic system, marked by a history of financial excesses, has endured recurrent crises that reverberate worldwide, impeding the seamless progression of human development.

The emergence of virtual currencies, digital payment systems, and decentralized finance has introduced a novel layer of complexity, demanding nuanced investigations into their implications for equality, governance, and stability. Future research must delve into the various nodes where the fate of humanity's economic future hangs in the balance.

Researchers are encouraged to explore connections between financial systems, technological advancements, and everyday lives — contributing to a more profound understanding of challenges and opportunities at the intersection of economic structures and human experiences.

Areas of Interest
Global Financial Crises
Digital & Virtual Currencies
Development Economics
Economic Inequality
Financial System Governance
African Economic Integration
Behavioral Economics
Fintech & Innovation
IAS Residency
Open to world-class researchers

Join the IAS community and pursue your research in a stimulating, interdisciplinary environment at the heart of UM6P's campus in Ben Guerir, Morocco.

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Category
Humanities & Social Sciences
Location
Ben Guerir, Morocco
Format
Residential Program
Open To
World-class Researchers
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