• What is the role of the government in alleviating poverty?
  • What are the hindrances to economic growth?
  • How does public policy shape your everyday choices?
  • What is the relationship between the citizen and the government?

If you have wondered about these questions and are looking to engage with liberal ideas on a deeper level, join us for the Advanced Liberty and Society Seminar!

Advanced LSS is a four-day certificate program offering a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of public policy and liberal ideas.The seminar will cover topics like Austrian economics, political philosophy of liberalism, and the role of state, market, and society. Participants will attend sixteen carefully curated sessions, engage in discussions, and benefit from peer learning and networking opportunities.

Applications are selected on a rolling basis!

Goals of ALSS:

  • To create an engaging, open, and respectful environment where everyone is encouraged to think critically about social, economic, and political issues.
  • To evoke in participants a passionate inquiry into their values and role in creating a good society.
  • To offer a comprehensive view of fundamental concepts of liberal ideas, political economy, and public policy, and enable them to understand the root cause of current challenges to effectively champion policy solutions through their profession.
  • To plug participants into a global network of opportunities to propel their intellectual growth, make personal connections, and access resources to help them advance their vision of a free society.

Who is this for?

  • Students and early career professionals aged 18 and above.
  • We seek individuals who:
    • Have prior exposure to and interest in liberal ideas.
    • Have engaged with these concepts independently.
    • Have attended previous programs or seminars with CCS, understand the forum's significance, and demonstrate a strong interest in liberalism and market order.

Faculty

Aaron Ross Powell

Aaron Ross Powell
Podcast Host at ReImagining Liberty

Barun Mitra

Barun Mitra
Independent Researcher

Bryan Caplan

Bryan Caplan
Economist and Author

Christopher Lingle

Christopher Lingle
Researcher, Political Economy and International Economics

Mohit Satyanand

Mohit Satyanand
Entrepreneur

Parth J Shah

Parth J Shah
Founder of Centre for Civil Society; Dean at Indian School of Public Policy

Shruti Rajagopalan

Shruti Rajagopalan
Senior Fellow at Mercatus; Author & Podcast Host

Tom G Palmer

Tom G Palmer
Senior Fellow at CATO Institute; Author & Theorist

Vipin V Veetil

Vipin P Veetil
Chair Assistant Professor, Economics at Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode


For any queries, email aakriti@ccs.in

Advanced Liberty & Society Seminar (27-30 September 2024)
  • 27 Sep 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
  • 09:00am to 06:00pm
  • New Delhi
  • Certificate of completion
Course Fee
15,000/-
(Scholarships available)
Application Deadline
19 Sep 2024