Knowledge Across Frontiers

IAST has a unified scientific project, aiming to study the behavior of humans as evolved biological organisms who live in groups, form networks and coalitions, are governed by formal institutions and informal norms, produce and exchange scarce resources and are inspired by ideals and beliefs.

OUR VISION

RESEARCH

PEOPLE

Focus
+

IAST's 2025 Activity Report

We invite you to read the latest report which provides an overview of activities and productions during 2025

Find out more
+

Events

Book launch: “Animal Economics”

On February 12th, Book presentation by Nicolas Treich

find out more
+

Research

Laurenz Guenther: Deutschlands "Top 40 under 40"

Congratulations to Laurenz elected The Top 40 under 40 into the field of "Society" by Capital Magazine

find out more
+

Research

Book: Seven Decades

Written by Michael D. Gurven

find out more
+

Research

Podcast: Are universities ready for the age of AI?

Season 5, Episode 1

find out more
+

Campus

IAST-TSE Summer School

on May 26- June 19, TSE building

find out more
+

Awards

Congratulations to Violeta Haas and Giacomo Lemoli!

Violeta Haas and Giacomo Lemoli have received a grant from the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) at George Mason University

find out more

EventsSee all events

Coming up soon, in Toulouse or further afield

Research Team: Political Economy

Discover Political Economy Research Team at IAST