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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.

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New IAST Magazine

What do you believe in? Questions about human nature and society in this edition

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Laurenz Guenther: Deutschlands "Top 40 under 40"

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

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IAST Mag - The limits of human kindness

Read this article published in the IAST magazine, 2025 winter issue

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Book: A Man Among Other Men

written by Jordanna Matlon

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2024 Annual Report

Read this annual report providing an overview of the activity and production during 2024

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Podcast: Are universities ready for the age of AI?

Season 5, Episode 1

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Campus

IAST-TSE Summer School

on May 26- June 19, TSE building

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EventsSee all events

Coming up soon, in Toulouse or further afield

Research Team: Political Economy

Discover Political Economy Research Team at IAST