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Shoring Up Dollar Dominance with Cryptocurrency

August 7, 2025
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Shoring Up Dollar Dominance with Cryptocurrency

Zoom · Event date: August 7, 2025 · Event time:11:45 AM & 1:00 PM ET

Overview

The US dollar is still the primary global reserve currency, which grants the US economy immense influence over the international monetary system. Yet it is now facing emergent challenges because of trade protectionism, fiscal uncertainty, and other policy considerations.

These two webinars—“US Dollar Compatibility with Bitcoin” and “Bitcoin Governance and USG Policy”—will explore the roles that Bitcoin and stablecoins may play in maintaining US dollar dominance in the future. The two webinars will feature speakers including Lawrence White, Milton Mueller, Karim Farhat, Troy Cross, Suyash Gupta, Matthew Ferranti, George Mocsary, and Vagisha Srivastava. A short, fifteen-minute break will be taken at the halfway mark.

Schedule

*All times are listed in Eastern Time

Thursday, August 7

11:45 AM | US Dollar Compatibility with Bitcoin

12:45 PM | Break

1:00 PM | Bitcoin Governance and USG Policy

 

Advancing Housing Research: A Proposals Workshop

August 12, 2025
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Advancing Housing Research: A Proposals Workshop

Zoom · Event date: August 12, 2025 · Event time:12:30–5:00 PM ET

Overview

The Institute for Humane Studies is pleased to invite scholars to participate in “Advancing Housing Research: A Proposals Workshop.” As housing challenges continue to evolve, this workshop offers scholars an opportunity to receive feedback on proposals addressing key issues in housing research. The program will feature opening remarks from Jeffery Clemens.

We welcome proposals on a range of topics, including but not limited to: NIMBYism and housing development, the impact of zoning regulations on access to affordable housing, the effects of natural disasters on housing policy and availability, and how the current immigration enforcement environment is affecting housing construction.

If your research engages with these or related issues, we encourage you to apply. Please include an abstract or working proposal in your application. Spots are limited.

All participants will be expected to submit a working proposal and to read and provide comments or feedback on other participants’ proposals.

This event will take place on August 12 from 12:30 to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and will be hosted via Zoom.

TAPping into the Adjacent Possible

November 7–9, 2025
Washington, DC
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TAPping into the Adjacent Possible

Washington, DC · Event date: November 7–9, 2025

Overview

The “Theory of the Adjacent Possible” was first developed by theoretical biologist Stuart Kauffman to explain sudden surges in innovation, such as the explosion of global economic growth over the last several hundred years.

Economist Roger Koppl will be hosting an in-person workshop for papers further developing the TAP model on November 7–9 in Washington, DC. Travel, meals, and accommodations will be arranged for participants.

If interested, please apply below and provide a short abstract of your paper idea. This workshop is organized by Syracuse University’s Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society and made possible by a grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

IHS attends multiple academic conferences a year across a variety of disciplines. Catch up with IHS staff, learn about our support, and discuss ideas at an IHS-sponsored conference event.

American Economic Association (AEA)

Academy of Management (AOM)

American Philosophical Association-East (APA)

American Political Science Association (APSA)

American Sociological Association (ASA)

Association of Private Enterprise Education (APEE)

Association of American Law Schools (AALS)

International Studies Association (ISA)

Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA)

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society (PPE)

Public Choice Society (PCS)

Southern Economic Association (SEA)

Southern Political Science Association (SPSA)

Western Economic Association (WEA)

Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.