Overview
Join the Institute for Humane Studies for a two-day, in-person graduate papers workshop on “Civil Society and Political Economy,” hosted in partnership with Anthony Gill (University of Washington), James Long (University of Washington), and Alessandro Del Ponte (University of Alabama). Held at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, this workshop offers PhD students and postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to present works in progress and receive detailed, constructive feedback from peers and faculty discussants.
We welcome research examining the relationship between civil society and political economy, including work on the role of voluntary associations, religious organizations, and civic groups in shaping political and economic outcomes; the interaction between civil society and markets; the institutional and cultural foundations of civic cooperation; and the influence of civil society actors on governance, development, and public policy. Projects ranging from abstracts to full paper drafts are welcome.
Participants will deepen their research, engage in substantive discussions, and connect with a community of scholars studying the institutions, incentives, and social foundations that shape political and economic life. IHS will provide all participants with a $200 honorarium and a stipend to offset lodging, transportation, and travel-related meal expenses. All meals during the workshop itself will be provided by IHS.
Schedule
Wednesday, July 8
6:30 PM | Welcome Dinner
Thursday, July 9
9:00 AM | Breakfast and Opening Remarks
9:15 AM | Paper Sessions
12:15 PM | Lunch Break
1:15 PM | Paper Sessions / Coffee Breaks
5:00 PM | Closing Remarks
6:00 PM | Closing Dinner