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2025
2025
Book Club: The Econocracy
Book Club: The Econocracy
Ekonsepto also launched a YSI Book Club discussion of The Econocracy: The Perils of Leaving Economics to the Experts. The book examines how economics became increasingly confined to specialists and argues for broader public participation in economic discussions. The themes closely align with Ekonsepto's mission of promoting economics literacy and empowering people to engage confidently with economic issues.
Book Club: False Nostalgia
Book Club: False Nostalgia
As part of our growing reading group program, Ekonsepto hosted a YSI Reading Group on JC Punongbayan's False Nostalgia: Debunking Martial Law Dictatorship in the Philippines. Participants explored the intersections of history, economic development, public memory, and evidence-based policymaking, reflecting Ekonsepto's commitment to critical inquiry and informed public discourse.
2024
2024
YSI Panel at the Philippine Economic Society Conference (2024)
YSI Panel at the Philippine Economic Society Conference (2024)
In 2024, Ekonsepto organized the YSI Panel on Mitigating Socioeconomic Inequality Through Local and National Initiatives at the Philippine Economic Society Conference. The panel brought together young scholars and practitioners to discuss practical and policy-oriented approaches to addressing inequality, while providing a platform for early-career researchers to engage with the broader economics community.
2023
2023
August 12, 2023 | Discover exciting opportunities in economics after graduation with Ekonsepto's webinar on August 12, 2023, featuring Tisha Evite and Denver Buenaseda. Tisha, the founder of Ekonsepto, brings extensive experience as a junior economist in both private and public sectors, holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Socioeconomic and Ecological Economics in France, she embodies the global perspective crucial in today's economic landscape. Meanwhile, Denver Buenaseda, a dedicated agricultural economist and faculty member at UP Los Baños, is furthering his expertise through the M.S. Applied Economics for Agriculture and Environment program in Thailand's Kasetsart University. Join them to explore diverse career paths in the dynamic field of economics.
August 19, 2023 | Explore diverse career pathways in economics, as highlighted during the August 19 webinar featuring Christian, Nikki, and Yman. Christian, with a rich educational background and dedication to social development, emphasized teaching as a fulfilling option. Nikki, drawing from her role as a senior economist at the Philippine Competition Commission, provided insights into economic analysis and policy research, complemented by her pursuit of a Masters in Public Policy at the University of Oxford. Additionally, Yman, leveraging nearly five years of experience as an investment banker, offered valuable perspectives on advising clients from various sectors. The webinar attendees gained valuable insights into the myriad opportunities available in economics, spanning education, government, and the private sector.
2021
2021
December 11, 2021
This webinar will help us understand the climate change crisis and how Philippines is facing it. What is the importance of economic policies in solving this problem? As an individual, what can you do to help in mitigating the effect of climate change?
Join the solution for the future of the next generation!
June 12, 2021
Mr. Luisito Cagandahan Abueg walked us through key events that have helped shaped the Philippines’ economic history and thoroughly explained the relevance of history to economics. Mr. Abueg’s presentation sheds light on the topic of historical revisionism and the unique response of each culture to the changes of time.
Dr. Carolina Cristina Alves’ presentation asks us to challenge ourselves and break away from the thinking that Western thought is dominant. Economics must not shy away from other studies and theories developed under different contexts.
The program aimed to showcase the big events that shaped our economic history and how we can promote an inclusive economics education that is reflective of our collective experience as a nation.
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2020
2020
November 5, 2020
With JC Punongbayan of Usapang Econ, Ph.D. candidate and teaching fellow at the U.P. School of Economics (UPSE)
November 8, 2020
With Atty. Roberto Dimaculangan, of Department of Finance - International Finance Group
June 11, 2020
With Paolo Mercado, Founder and President of Creative Economy Council of the Philippines (CECP)
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