Inter University Centre for Alternative Economics Department of Economics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala-695581

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Iucae/01-N/2018 Dated: 11/04/2018

Prof. A Abdul Salim PhD Honorary Director

Notification for Associateships, Internships and Short Term Research Projects in the Inter University Centre for Alternative Economics (IUCAE), Department of Economics, University of Kerala.

The Inter University Centre for Alternative Economics (IUCAE), under the Department of Economics of the University of Kerala invites applications for doing research in the thrust areas. Collaborative research works with other Universities/ Institutions will be promoted. The details and themes are given below: Interested candidates are directed to send their bio data with synopsis in 2 pages (including statement of the research problem, objectives, methodology and work plan) to the Honorary Director, Inter University Centre for Alternative Economics (IUCAE), Department of Economics, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram-695581 on or before 30/04/2018, 5 PM . The application may be sent email: iucae2016@gmail.com

1, Associateships Target Groups-Assistant/Associate Professors in regular colleges/universities
Duration 2 months (50 working days during vacation/ non vacation/both)
Maintenance Allowance Rs.12000/ month
2, Internships Target Groups-PG and M.Phil Students in regular colleges/universities
Duration 2 months (50 working days during vacation/ non vacation/both)
Maintenance Allowance Rs.9000/ month
3, Short Term Research Projects Target Groups: Assistant/Associate Professors in regular colleges/universities
Duration One Year
Project Amount Rs.1 lakh
Output expected from Associateships, Internships and Research Projects Research Report with at least one presentation in the Dissemination seminar; report to be published later by the Centre with the Author's name
Expected date of interview During the first week of May 2018
Expected Joining Date Second week of May 2018

Research themes for Associateships/ Internships/ Projects

Institutional Economics

Migration and institutions
Institutions and economic development
Social capital, human capital and development
Financial institutions, human capital and development

Law and Economics

  1. o Property rights and economic development

  2. o Contracts and economic development

  3. o Litigation and economic performance

Ecological Economics

  • Globalization and marine resources

  • Environmental policy and economic development

  • Ecology, Sustainability and Tourism

Gandhian Economics

Gandhian vs mainstream economics
Gandhian path and sustainable development

Marxian Economics

Marxism vs. liberalism Marxian analysis of inequality Capitalism and labour rights

Islamic Economics

Interest free banking system
Globalisation and Islamic finance
Islamic economics vs. neo classical economics

Neuro Economics

Cognitive science of economic decisions
Uncertainty, rationality and neuroeconomics

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Notification Issued 11-Apr-2018
Applications 30-Apr-2018
Interviews 30-Apr-2018


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