Heterodox Economics Newsletter 153

From the Editors

The Heterodox Economics Newsletter marked its 9th anniversary on September 29.  We believe that the Newsletter will continue to be the main source of information for heterodox economists, as it has done for the past nine years.  See the subscription and access data summarized here.  At this juncture, we announce that the current issue will be the last one edited by Tae-Hee Jo and Ted P. Schmidt.  Yes, we are telling you that we are stepping down and a new editor is coming to the Newsletter.

Dr. Jakob Kapeller at the University of Linz, Austria is the new editor.  He is a heterodox economist and philosopher. He is also the editor of Momentum Quarterly.  Dr. Kapeller has already published many articles and books at his early stage of academic career (for more information about Dr. Kapeller, visit his website).  Personally, I [Tae-Hee] got to know him a couple of years ago through his article published in the Journal of Economic Issues (Jakob Kapeller and Leonhard Dobusch. 2012. “Heterodox United vs. Mainstream City? Sketching a framework for interested pluralism in economics.” Journal of Economic Issues, Vol. 46, No. 4: 1035-1057).  I was one of the referees and very much liked his articulated argument as to how heterodox economics can move forward in the spirit of “interested pluralism.”  That is to say, heterodox economists have to build a pluralistic alternative to the hegemonic mainstream economics in a positive and non-dogmatic manner. As we've reported, attacks on heterodox economics have been taking place around the globe--for example, Australia, UK, France (follow the links to find some bad news happening in those countries).  The only way to protect heterodox economics is to offer a more relevant theory and policy (than the mainstream one) as well as to unite our efforts (“Heterodox United!”).  Self-interested isolated homo economicus has no place in the real world in which we live, we explain, and we change. We are the economists caring for each other and making good things happen for the 99%.  Together we can make a difference.  This is precisely the reason why the Heterodox Economics Newsletter was established 9 years ago. Dr. Kapeller will follow suit and make the Newsletter even more informative and useful by bringing in fresh enthusiasm.

As evidenced by the growth in membership of the newsletter, interest in heterodox economics continues to grow around the globe.  We hope that we've served our intellectual community well and that in some way we have contributed to this growth.  Of course, we are not going to disappear. We will meet you on different occasions at some of the many conferences, workshops and seminars announced in this newsletter (for example, Tae-Hee along with Fred Lee will be organizing the Heterodox Economics Booth at the upcoming ASSA meetings). If you want to contact us personally, please send messages to taeheejo@gmail.com (Tae-Hee) and/or schmidtp@buffalostate.edu (Ted).

Finally, I Personally (Ted) want to publicly acknowledge Tae-Hee’s yeoman’s efforts throughout our tenure in publishing the Newsletter.  Yes, it was a co-editorship, but Tae-Hee deserves much of the credit for maintaining both the technical aspects and the timeliness of publications.  Job well done my friend.

Note that Dr. Fadhel Kaboub remains as the book review editor. The website (http://heterodoxnews.com) and the email (heterodoxnews@gmail.com) stay the same. The upcoming issues of the Newsletter will be sent from the existing listservs (HEN-xxx@buffalostate.edu) until new lists are created.

Thank you and goodbye for now.

Tae-Hee Jo and Ted P. Schmidt, Editors

© Heterodox Economics Newsletter. Since 2004. Founding Editor: Frederic S. Lee. Current Editors: Tae-Hee Jo and Ted P. Schmidt (SUNY Buffalo State). Book Review Editor: Fadhel Kaboub. The Newsletter may be freely redistributed in whole or in part.  Web: heterodoxnews.com Email: heterodoxnews@gmail.com  

Table of Contents


From the Editors

Nine Years of the Heterodox Economics Newsletter by Numbers

Call for Papers

Association for Institutional Thought (AFIT) Annual Conference: Albuquerque 2014

Eastern Economics Association Annual Conference: Boston 2014

Association for Social Economics

Union for Radical Political Economics

European Society for the History of Economic Thought Annual Conference: Lausanne 2014

Forum for Social Economics: Formal Methods for Integrated Socio-Economic Analysis

How Class Works Conference: Stony Brook 2014

International Workshop on Labour and Transnational Action in Times of Crisis - From case studies to theory: Oslo 2014

Journal of Australian Political Economy (JAPE) Annual Research Award for Young Scholars

Journal of Institutional Economics: Ronald Coase

Mark Blaug Prize in Philosophy and Economics 2014

Œconomia – History/Methodology/Philosophy: Externalities in economic thought and beyond

On the Horizon: Innovation and Creativity in Education

Progressive Economy Academics Conference: Brussels 2014

Book, The Two Great Invisibilities: Perspectives on Workers and Animals in the Food System

Call for Participants

Heterodox Economics Sessions at the Missouri Valley Economics Association Conference: Kansas City, 2013

Book, “Social Influences on Life Satisfaction and Health”

CORRUPTION: The New School's Center for Public Scholarship presents the 30th Social Research conference: New York City 2013

An Economic Bill of Rights for the 21st Century: New York City 2013

Hyman P. Minsky Summer Seminar 2014

IIPPE Marxist Political Economy Workshop: London 2013

LSE HPPE Seminar: London 2013

University of Greenwich Seminar (Thomas Goda): London 2013

Conference Papers, Reports, and Podcasts

AFEP Report: “Evolution des recrutements des professeurs de sciences économiques depuis 2000-La fin du pluralisme”

Job Postings for Heterodox Economists

Denison University, US

Dickinson College, US

Keene State College, US

Lewis & Clark College, US

Middlebury College, US

New College, US

Pitzer College, US

Portland State University, US

Roskilde University, Denmark

Siena College, US

Skidmore College, US

SUNY Cortland, US

SUNY New Paltz, US

University of Fribourg, Switzerland

University of Lausanne, Switzerland

University of Massachusetts-Boston, US

University of Utah, US

Willamette University, US

Heterodox Journals

densidades,13: septiembre 2013

Ephemera, 13(3): August, 2013

European Journal of Economics and Economic Policies: Intervention, 10(2): September 2013

Forum for Social Economics, 42(2-3): September 2013

Historical Materialism, 21(2): 2013

Industrial and Corporate Change, 22(5): October 2013

Journal of Economic Methodology, 20(3): September 2013

Journal of Post Keynesian Economics, 36(1): Fall 2013

Œconomia – History/Methodology/Philosophy, 3(2): June 2013

Œconomia – History/Methodology/Philosophy, 3(3): September 2013

Problemas del Desarrollo, 44(174): July-September 2013

real-world economics review, 65: September 2013

Socio-Economic Review, 11(4): October 2013

Heterodox Newsletters

CCPA

GDAE

Global Labour Column

IDEAs

Levy News

Heterodox Books and Book Series

Austerity Ireland: The Failure of Irish Capitalism

Biblical Economic Ethics: Sacred Scripture’s Teachings on Economic Life

Building a Green Economy: Perspectives from Ecological Economics

Challenging the Orthodoxy: Reflections on Frank Stilwell's Contribution to Political Economy

The Clash of Globalizations: Essays on the Political Economy of Trade and Development Policy

Crucible of Resistance: Greece, the Eurozone and the World Economic Crisis

In Marx's Laboratory: Critical Interpretations of the Grundrisse

Fifty Major Economists, 3rd Edition

Financial Liberalization and Economic Performance: Brazil at the Crossroads

Innovative Fiscal Policy and Economic Development in Transition Economies

Time on Our Side: Why we all need a shorter working week

Heterodox Websites

Heterodox Microeconomics Research Network (HMiRN)

Journal of Australian Political Economy

Heterodox Economics in the Media

An Economics That Demystifies Economics

Calls For Support

Open letter on the European crisis by progressive economists


Nine Years of the Heterodox Economics Newsletter by Numbers

The first issue edited by Frederic Lee at the University of Missouri-Kansas City was sent to 1,538 heterodox economists around the world. Now the current issue of the Newsletter goes to 4,946 subscribers (221% increase over the period). In September 2013 alone, 5,651 unique visitors from 132 countries viewed 23,116 pages on the Newsletter website. On average the Heterodox Economics Directory (5th edition, 2013) is downloaded 200 times. We editors trust that the community of heterodox economists will be growing down the road, if we all--individual heterodox economists and heterodox associations--engage with each other and make contributions to the development of our community.

Figure 1: The number of subscribers since 2004



Newsletter subscription


Figure 2: The number of visitors and page views in each month since 2008


Newsletter visitor

Call for Papers

Association for Institutional Thought (AFIT) Annual Conference: Albuquerque 2014

April 2-5, 2014 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA | website | Download CFP

In conjunction with the Western Social Science Association (WSSA) 56th Annual Conference

Theme: Affecting Positive Institutional Change: Towards the Non-invidious Recreation of Community

AFIT Young Scholars Award 

Eastern Economics Association Annual Conference: Boston 2014

March 14-16, 2014 | Boston, US | website

Association for Social Economics

Submissions are now open for the Association for Social Economics sessions at the 2014 Eastern Economic Association meetings, being held in Boston from March 14-16, 2014. Individual papers and organized sessions on any topic related to social economics are welcome. As usual, proposals dealing with economics and philosophy are particularly encouraged. All whose proposals are accepted must register for the conference but do not have to pay the paper submission fee. Please email Professor Mark D. White (profmdwhite@hotmail.com) with your proposal and any questions about the meetings by November 1. (This is slightly earlier than usual to allow any papers not accepted in the ASE sessions to be submitted to the general conference by its deadline of November 15.)

Union for Radical Political Economics

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2013

URPE@EEA continues to provide a forum for URPE members and economists across the heterodoxy to meet and engage each other and continue to develop the frontiers of heterodox economic theory. Last year, URPE had 23 organized sessions at the meetings. Please consider putting together entire panels and/or submitting individual papers. The URPE deadline for submission is NOVEMBER 15, 2013. To participate one must be a current dues-paying member of URPE. Please send panel and/or paper proposals and any other inquiries to URPE_at_EEA@yahoo.com

European Society for the History of Economic Thought Annual Conference: Lausanne 2014

29-31 May 2014 | Lausanne, Switzerland

 

Deadline for submissions: January 13th, 2014

 

The Conference is organized by the Centre Walras-Pareto and will be held at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland.

Proposals for papers of sessions on all aspects of the history of economic thought are welcome. An abstract of about 400 words for a paper and 600 words for a session should be submitted on the conference website, http://www.unil.ch/eshet2014, no later than January 13th, 2014.

Note that: a) already published papers are not eligible for submission; b) only one conference presentation is allowed per person (but more than one submission may be accepted, if involving co-authors who are also presenting); c) session proposals must conform with the normal conference-sessions format (3 papers, 90 min.) and must provide their own discussants.

Particularly welcome are proposals of papers and sessions that fall into the ESHET 2014 Conference theme: Liberalisms: perspectives and debates in the history of economic thought

The assertion of liberal principles and values and the crystallization of economic discourse both took place in the 17th and 18th centuries century. This common origin crossed over the history of ideas and extended in intertwined relationships that translated into many semantic and theoretical evolutions. Despite those long debates and controversies, the 'liberal' label is still far from being a well-defined notion, in particular in economic thought. Its numerous denominations – 18th century ‘liberté du commerce’, classical liberalism, Paretian liberalism, Austrian liberalism, Kantian liberalism, Benthamite liberalism, neoliberalism, paternalistic liberalism, ordoliberalism, etc. – are an illustration of its polysemic nature.

The organizers invite proposals that focus on the debates that have crossed liberal thought, and the changes experienced by it.

Participants are also welcome to address additional transversal questions, such as:

 

Young Scholar Seminar

ESHET invites young scholars -- persons currently enrolled in a PhD, or who have been awarded a PhD no more than two years prior to May 2014 (and regardless of age) -- to submit their work to the Young Scholars Seminar to be held on the occasion of the ESHET Conference.

Up to six submissions will be selected: ESHET will cover travel expenses up to €300, accommodation costs up to €80/night for three nights, and the registration fee. The authors of the selected papers will have 20 minutes each to present the paper, and a senior scholar will discuss it. Papers may be on any topic relevant to the history of economics, and are not restricted to the conference theme.

Candidates should e-mail a paper no longer than 9000 words to Professors Catherine Martin (catherine.martin@univ-paris1.fr) and Manuela Mosca (manuela.mosca@unisalento.it) by January 27th, 2014.

Please include documentation of your (and your co-authors) position vis à vis your PhD, and indicate in the Subject of your e-mail: for Young Scholar Seminar.

ESHET encourages young scholars to participate in the conference. A one-year ESHET membership is offered to all young scholars who submit a paper. Papers that have not been selected will be considered for presentation at other conference sessions.

 

Forum for Social Economics: Formal Methods for Integrated Socio-Economic Analysis

The Special Issue of the Forum for Social Economics invites papers on the following topics:

a) Use and applications of the Social Fabric Matrix Approach (SFM-A): Descriptive and analytical uses, applications and extensions of the SFM-A to recent domestic/ international/ global socio- economic problems, and contemporary policy matters. Use and applications of other integrated methodologies such as Ostrom’s Institutional Analysis and Development Framework (IAD) to recent domestic/ international/ global socio economic problems, and contemporary policy matters are also sought.

Employing contextually relevant quantitative methods such as econometrics, complex modeling, embedded game theory, system dynamics and/ or computer simulations to the integrated framework of choice is particularly encouraged. Discussions of internal consistency, extensions between the integrated framework of choice, and quantitative analytical technique are highly encouraged.

b) Discussions: Are there congruencies between integrated frameworks (e.g., SFM-A and IAD)? Can integrated methodologies reach beyond case studies and heterodox schools of thought? Perspectives on the question of broader applicability of integrated approaches in the field of economics are highly encouraged. Are these integrated approaches largely limited to heterodox thought? Are there certain sub-fields within economics that find a natural congruence with holistic frameworks? What are some of the critical questions that need to be asked of holistic methodologies, frameworks, and approaches in the interest of broader applicability within and beyond heterodox economics?

Motivation and Description

The SFM-A (Hayden) and IAD (Ostrom) are two examples of integrated approaches to analysis and policy making that help delineate, distill, and analyze complex socio economic issues in a holistic, non-reductionist framework. These frameworks are designed to help researchers understand institutions and evolutionary socio-economic processes and allow for embedding the complexity of social interaction into the analysis. The SFM-A (Hayden 2006) is designed to identify cultural values, social beliefs, institutions, technology, prevailing attitudes, and environmental context of any socio economic process (Natarajan, Fullwiler, and Elsner 2009). The IAD framework comes out of the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis and focuses on understanding institutions at all scales (Ostrom 2005). While there are divergences between the SFM-A and IAD, there is a convergence in their goal; both seek to retain institutional complexity and thus expand the informational base of analyzing any socio-economic process. Both methodologies seek to identify institutional rules and reasons for individual and social behaviors.  

 

Please reply to tnatarajan@smcvt.edu and indicate yes/ no to the following:

I am interested in submitting an article _________

I agree to serve as a reviewer _________

Reference

Hayden, Gregory F. 2006. Policy Making for A Good Society: The Social Fabric Matrix Approach to Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation Springer.

Natarajan, Elsner and Fullwiler (Eds.). 2009. Institutional Analysis and Praxis: The Social Fabric Matrix Approach, Springer.

Ostrom Elinor. 2005. Understanding Institutional Diversity Princeton University Press

How Class Works Conference: Stony Brook 2014

June 5-7, 2014 | SUNY Stony Brook, US | website

The Center for Study of Working Class Life is pleased to announce the How Class Works – 2014 Conference, to be held at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, June 5-7, 2014.   Proposals for papers, presentations, and sessions are welcome until December 11, 2013 according to the guidelines below.  For more information, visit our Web site.

Purpose and orientation: The conference seeks to explore ways in which an explicit recognition of class helps to understand the social world in which we live, and ways in which analysis of society can deepen our understanding of class as a social relationship. Presentations should take as their point of reference the lived experience of class; proposed theoretical contributions should be rooted in and illuminate social realities. Presentations are welcome from people outside academic life when they sum up social experience in a way that contributes to the themes of the conference.  Formal papers will be welcome but are not required. All presentations should be accessible to an interdisciplinary audience.

Conference themes: The conference welcomes proposals for presentations that advance our understanding of any of the following themes.

 

How to submit proposals for How Class Works – 2014 Conference

 

Proposals for presentations must include the following information: a) title; b) which of the eight conference themes will be addressed; c) a maximum 250 word summary of the main points, methodology, and slice of experience that will be summed up; d) relevant personal information indicating institutional affiliation (if any) and what training or experience the presenter brings to the proposal; e) presenter's name, address, telephone, fax, and e-mail address. A person may present in at most two conference sessions. To allow time for discussion, sessions will be limited to three twenty-minute or four fifteen-minute principal presentations. Sessions will not include official discussants.  Proposals for poster sessions are welcome.  Presentations may be assigned to a poster session.

Proposals for sessions are welcome. A single session proposal must include proposal information for all presentations expected to be part of it, as detailed above, with some indication of willingness to participate from each proposed session member.

Submit proposals as an e-mail attachment to michael.zweig@stonybrook.edu or as hard copy by mail to the How Class Works  - 2014 Conference, Center for Study of Working Class Life, Department of Economics, SUNY, Stony Brook, NY 11794-4384.

Timetable:  Proposals must be received by December 11, 2013. After review by the program committee, notifications will be mailed on January 17, 2014. The conference will be at SUNY Stony Brook June 5-7, 2014.  Conference registration and housing reservations will be possible after March 3, 2014. Details and updates will be posted at http://www.stonybrook.edu/workingclass.

Conference coordinator:

Michael Zweig

Director, Center for Study of Working Class Life

Department of Economics

State University of New York

Stony Brook, NY 11794-4384

631.632.7536    

michael.zweig@stonybrook.edu                 

International Workshop on Labour and Transnational Action in Times of Crisis - From case studies to theory: Oslo 2014

27 and 28 February 2014 | Centre for Advanced Study, Oslo, Norway

 

Neo-liberal globalisation and Europeanization have put national labour movements under pressure. The increasing transnationalization of production and centralisation of economic governance within multinational firms and supranational organisations (EU, ECB, IMF, WTO) have put national trade unions in competition with each other. And yet, workers are not without weapons. Too often the structural constraints of the global economy are emphasised, at the expense of potential agency of labour. These economic and political integration processes have also provided new strategic possibilities for trade unions. Key here is the way of how trade union action at the local and national level may be connected across borders in moments of transnational solidarity.

 

The purpose of the workshop is to analyse transnational labour action in times of crisis, historically and now. ‘Labour’ includes trade unions but also other, more informal forms of collective action by workers understood in a broad sense. The overall ambition is to move beyond empirical description of cases to a conceptually informed understanding of collective action across borders.

 

In sum, the key innovative aspects of this international workshop are (1) a focus on the theorisation of transnational action, and (2) an emphasis on the new strategic possibilities of labour within the changing global economy.

 

We invite papers in the following areas:

Confirmed speakers include Marcel van der Linden (International Institute for Social History, NL), Eddie Webster (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), Jane Hardy (University of Hertfordshire, UK) and Mark Anner (Penn State, USA).

 

Paper proposals of ca. 250 words should be sent to roland.erne@cas.uio.no by 15 November 2013. Colleagues will be informed by mid-December on whether their proposal has been accepted. There is no registration fee for the workshop and all participants will be provided with coffee/tea breaks, two lunches and one evening dinner free of charge. Up to five workshop grants consisting of a travel subsidy plus accommodation for three nights will be allocated on a competitive basis to the best paper proposals by advanced Ph.D. students or early career postdocs.

 

A special journal issue and/or edited book will be published based on contributions to this workshop.

 

The workshop is organized by the research group Globalization and the possibility of transnational actors - The case of trade unions (http://transnationallabour.wordpress.com/) and will be held at the Centre for Advanced Study at the Norwegian Academy of Science-and Letters in Oslo/Norway.

 

This research group is led by Knut Kjeldstadli (University of Oslo) and includes Ann Cecilie Bergene (Work Research Institute, Oslo); Andreas Bieler (University of Nottingham); Roland Erne (University College Dublin); Darragh Golden (University College Dublin); Idar Helle (Norwegian Union of General Workers); and Sabina Stan (Dublin City University).

Journal of Australian Political Economy (JAPE) Annual Research Award for Young Scholars

JAPE is offering an annual award to a student or recent graduate wishing to undertake a short period of research in political economy. The award has a value of $2000.

 

Applicants may be of any age but must be in at least their third year of undergraduate study in political economy or a related social science subject. They may have already completed their degree. Students who are completing an honours thesis and would like the experience of doing further research during part of the following year (or the year after) would be particularly welcome to apply. Developing part of their thesis into a publishable article [e.g. for the Journal of Australian Political Economy] would be a suitable project for the purpose of this Award.

 

A period of at least a month full-time or two months part-time would be spent in a University undertaking the proposed project. This could be the Department of Political Economy at the University of Sydney, for example, but other places could be possible if the conditions below are met. The person receiving the Award would not have any employment relationship with the university.

 

Would you like to apply? If so, you should supply: [1] your curriculum vita, including your academic record; [2] an indication of the research topic or writing project on which you propose to work, supported by an explanatory statement of 300-500 words; [3] an indication of proposed time and place where the project would be undertaken; and [4] a brief statement from an academic indicating her/his willingness to provide some guidance or supervision during the period of research.

 

Applications should be submitted to Frank Stilwell [frank.stlwell@sydney.edu.au] by the last day of November.

 

A committee, comprising members of the JAPE editorial committee, will then select the successful applicant. The criteria for selection will include: [1] evidence of the applicant’s capacity to undertake high quality work in political economy; [2] the nature of the proposed project, including its political economic significance; and [3] an assessment of the likelihood of  the project’s successful completion.

 

The successful applicant will be notified by mid-December.  

Journal of Institutional Economics: Ronald Coase

Special Memorial Issue on Ronald Coase

No doubt you have heard of the sad death of Ronald Coase last month. The Journal of Institutional Economics (JOIE) is planning a memorial issue in his honour.

 

Five leading scholars (including one Nobel Laureate) have already agreed to contribute to this memorial issue of JOIE. We have space in this issue for additional essays of the highest quality, related to Coase and his work on institutions. Would you be interested in making a contribution? Articles can be critical or constructive. But we would like the links to Coase’s own work to be explicit.

 

All contributions will go through our normal refereeing process. It is hoped to publish this memorial issue in early 2015. But, once accepted, articles for JOIE are published quickly online. Submissions for the Coase memorial issue should be online via http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/joie, before 31 January 2014. If your article is not accepted in time for the memorial issue, it can be scheduled for a following issue when it is accepted.

 

You can find out about JOIE and its guidelines for contributors here.

 

Geoff Hodgson

JOIE Editor in Chief

Mark Blaug Prize in Philosophy and Economics 2014

The Erasmus Journal for Philosophy and Economics invites submissions from Young Scholars for the Mark Blaug Prize. This annual academic prize is intended to promote and reward research by Young Scholars in the history, ethics, methodology and philosophy of economics. It is named in honour of Mark Blaug, a founder of the field of philosophy and economics, whose generosity and commitment to Young Scholars was recognized by all who knew him. The prize includes a cash sum of 500 Euros.

For more information, visit http://ejpe.org/mark-blaug-prize/

Œconomia – History/Methodology/Philosophy: Externalities in economic thought and beyond

Editors of the special issue : Steven G. Medema and Samuel Ferey

 

Expression of interest: November 15th, 2013

Deadline for submission: September 1st, 2014

Planned publication of the issue: 2015

 

Over the last sixty years, the concept of externality has become prominent within economics. It is common knowledge that the concept was first discussed by Marshall and then given an analytical content by Pigou (1920) in The Economics of Welfare, in which he analyzed the divergence between marginal private interest and marginal social interest in case of a negative externality and proposed to implement a tax system on polluting activities. Since Meade's (1952) now classic presentation of the effect of an externality through the fable of the apple grower and the beekeeper, the concept of externality has gained visibility in mainstream economic analysis. It has fostered a vast literature and many debates between economists intent on refining the definition and the actual scope of the concept. [Read More]

On the Horizon: Innovation and Creativity in Education

A special issue on Innovation and Creativity in Education.

Both arenas, Innovation and Creativity have, until recently been encouraged and developed outside of The Academia. Consulting organizations have worked with the private sector and much has been written about “Skunk Works” developing surprising products and services within the business communities.

With the recent emphasis on startups, and the need for job-seekers to be entrepreneurial, there has been a surge of programs and courses outside the traditional areas of engineering, art, architecture and design. This includes MBA and business programs, education, humanities and social studies arenas.

Workshops, seminars, conferences have emerged, almost overnight and have started to draw cross-overs between education and the private sector. Greater emphasis on problem solving has included programs in K-12 as well as universities. Publications have been dusted off and new materials prepared both for self-directed learning and for use in programs and courses.

The Challenge

  1. Is this the “idea” of the moment with the ability to become established in its right, or will it become a part of a larger program? What will these efforts look like?
  2. Are creativity and innovation forward thinking or identified only when surfacing from analysis of the past?
  3. How will this area, re-emergent and amplified, impact and/or be impacted by the current problems facing the world and how will this larger set of issues impact or transform the current efforts in creativity and innovation. The issues range from climate changes and the environment to the current world economic crisis and the social unrest characterized by the “Arab Spring”.

“Creative and Innovative” addressment of this topic is encouraged in content and in presentation. The journal accepts active internet links. The electronic version can use color if it can also be presented in B/W in print.

Proposals Due:  November 15 2013

Drafts Due:  March 15, 2014

Final Copy Due: May 15, 2014

Dr. Tom P Abeles, editor

On the Horizon

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/oth.htm

tabeles@gmail.com 

Progressive Economy Academics Conference: Brussels 2014

5-6 March, 2014 | Brussels, Belgium | website

 

In view of this conference, Progressive Economy organises a call for papers on four research topics under the authority of its Scientific Board, being composed of fifteen leading academics (see hereafter). Interested researchers are invited to submit an abstract of their paper in English by 25th of November 2013, using the online procedure on our website. Researchers whose abstract will have been selected by the Scientific Board will be informed by 16 December 2014. They will then be requested to submit their full paper by 24th of February 2014 and will be invited to attend the Academic Conference at the organiser's expense in order to present this contribution. The Scientific Board will subsequently select a total of six best papers, to be announced during a special session at the Annual Forum on 7 March 2014.

 

The four research topics are:

* Inequality and the crisis;

* Alternatives to austerity;

* Reforming European economic governance;

* Rethinking economic policy.

 

Progressive Economy networking project among economists active in the scientific community, of which the annual call for papers is a major part. PEAC also takes inspiration from the work "peak": the point of highest activity, quality, or achievement (www.oxforddictionaries.com).

 

Scientific Board

 

The timetable at a glance

 

Contact details

Please use the following single contact point for any enquiries concerning the call for papers:

callforpapers@progressiveeconomy.eu / Tel:+32.2.2832088 (James Royston).

Book, The Two Great Invisibilities: Perspectives on Workers and Animals in the Food System

Editors: Linnea I. Laestadius, PhD, MPP and Garrett M. Broad, PhD

The past decade has brought tremendous and much needed attention to the connections between food choices, health, and environmental sustainability. Despite this exposure, however, several foundational aspects of the contemporary food system have remained at the margins of most mainstream debates. Notably, concerns related to the rights of food system workers, as well as considerations for the interests of non-human animals, have often been overlooked. Rather than confronting significant ethical questions about the often intersecting exploitation of working people and animals, the topics tend to be handled separately from larger questions about health, equity, and sustainability in the food system.

In light of this, we are seeking contributions for an edited volume that aims to bridge theory and practice by highlighting the connections between workers and animals in the food system. Contributions should strive to push the dialogue on food systems toward an intersectional, inclusive and actionable approach. We are open to scholarship from any number of social science and humanist disciplines, as well as from diverse philosophical and methodological perspectives, including engaged and participatory action research. Works that interrogate these intersectional issues across any level of food production, distribution, or consumption are welcome. Thematic topics include, but are not limited to:

  1. critical theory related to animals, gender, race, and class in order to explain the current status of working people and animals in the food system and how their struggles are inherently linked;
  2. the industrial food system’s social, economic, ethical, and public health impacts on workers and animals alike; and
  3. the historical and contemporary experiences of labor and animal advocates who seek to reform current practices and shed light on enduring injustices.  

We invite interested researchers to submit a brief paragraph expressing their interest and their proposed manuscript topic. Extended abstracts will be requested from selected contributors. We are not seeking previously published manuscripts at this time. Researchers who have studied either working people or animals in the food system are encouraged to take this opportunity to broaden the scope of their work and submit relevant proposals.

Inquiries and proposed topics should be emailed to Dr. Linnea Laestadius (LLaestad@uwm.edu) and Dr. Garrett Broad (gbroad@asc.upenn.edu).  Please include "Food System Workers and Animals" in your email subject line and your proposed topic in the body of the email.  

Proposals need to be received no later than October 15th, 2013. To date, the University of Nebraska Press has expressed strong interest in the edited volume.

Please circulate this CFP to any colleagues who might be interested. Apologies for any cross-postings.

Call for Participants

Heterodox Economics Sessions at the Missouri Valley Economics Association Conference: Kansas City, 2013

Below is the list of sessions sponsored by Association for Institutional Thought, Midwest Association for Heterodox Economics, Association for Social Economics, and the Union for Radical Political Economics. [Download the entire Conference Program]

Thursday, October 17, 2013 1:15 – 3:00 p.m.

Session # 2 Plaza: Session Sponsored by Midwest Association for Heterodox Economics

Heterodox Economic Modeling

Chair: Frederic S. Lee, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Discussants

 

Thursday, October 17, 2013 3:15 – 5:00 p.m.

Session # 13 Grand C: Session Sponsored by Association for Social Economics

Welfare and the State 

Chair: Sergio A. Canavati de la Torre, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Discussants:

 

Friday, October 18, 2013 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session # 25 Grand D: Session Sponsored by Union for Radical Political Economics

Heterodox Production Models

Chair: Mitch Green, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Discussants:

Friday, October 18, 2013 3:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Session # 45 Brushcreek: Session Sponsored by Midwest Association for Heterodox Economics

Heterodox Theories of Power and Culture

Chair: Frederic S. Lee, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Discussant:

 

Saturday, October 19, 2013 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session # 58 Westport: Session Sponsored by Association for Institutional Thought

Economic Consequences of Financialization

Chair: Frederic S. Lee, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Discussant:

Book, “Social Influences on Life Satisfaction and Health”

We would like to invite you to participate in a hardcover edited collection with a tentative title "Social influences on life satisfaction and health" (by Nova Publishers, expected date of publishing: end of year 2014).

The volume aims to collect up-to-date research on social determinants of life satisfaction and health in contemporary societies. We are interested in both original research articles and review papers.

We invite papers on following and related topics:

Extended deadline for submitting abstracts: October 13, 2013

Abstracts (up to 500 words) should contain the title and author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)

Information on acceptance of abstracts: by October 18, 2013

Deadline for submitting the final paper: December 5, 2013

We expect contributions of between 4,000 to 15,000 words

Contacts for submission:

Francesco Sarracino (f.sarracino@gmail.com)

Malgorzata Mikucka (malgorzata.mikucka@uclouvain.be)

CORRUPTION: The New School's Center for Public Scholarship presents the 30th Social Research conference: New York City 2013

Thursday and Friday, November 21 and 22, 2013 | The New School, US | website

(Theresa Lang Student Center at 55 West 13th Street and the John Tishman Auditorium at 66 West 12th Street, NYC)

There is hardly anywhere one can look, in political or corporate life in the United States and around the world where corruption and the serious damage it causes is not painfully evident. At this conference, policy makers, historians, lawyers, and scholars will examine the private and public systems affected by rampant corruption and discuss how transparency and accountability protocols could serve to at least reduce, if not eliminate, the kinds of corruption we all live with.

Conference participants include Peter Eigen, James Jacobs, Michael Johnston, Sheila Krumholz, Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Susan Rose-Ackerman, Bo Rothstein, Alan Ryan, Debra Satz and Richard White. The complete conference program and speakers' bios are available online.

Tickets

PROCEEDINGS—SOCIAL RESEARCH, VOLUME 80, NUMBER 4 (WINTER 2014) (Regularly $18)

CONTACT—cps@newschool.edu or 917-534-9330

An Economic Bill of Rights for the 21st Century: New York City 2013

October 18, 2013 | Columbia University, US

A conference celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Columbia University Seminar on Full Employment, Social Welfare & Equity

 

Co-sponsors:  Columbia University Seminar on Full Employment, Social Welfare & Equity; the Roosevelt Institute; The Nation, The National Jobs for All Coalition; Demos; Dollars & Sense; Workers Defense League; Modern Money Network, Greater New York, Labor Religion Coalition, The Worker Institute at Cornell ILR, Union Theological Seminary

 

Friday, October 18, 2013

9:00 AM-4:30 PM  (breakfast at 8:30 AM)

Columbia University Faculty House

64 Morningside Dr., Manhattan

 

In 1944 Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed an Economic Bill of Rights whose guarantees included employment at living wages, housing, medical care, education and old age security.  This conference, will consider FDR's proposal in light of subsequent history.  Have any of those rights originally proposed  been achieved?  What are their interconnections,?  How does FDR's Bill of Rights need to be updated for the 21st Century?  How can we secure these rights in the present political climate?

 

Speakers:  The Honorable John Conyers (D-MI); David Woolner, Senior Fellow and Resident Hyde Park Historian, The Roosevelt Institute;Philip Harvey, Prof. of Law and Economics, Rutgers University; William Quigley, Prof. of Law, Loyola University; Gertrude Schaffner Goldberg, Professor Emerita of Social Policy, Adelphi University; Sheila D. Collins, Professor Emerita of Political Science, William Paterson University; Helen Lachs Ginsburg, Professor Emerita of Economics, Brooklyn College, CUNY; Dean Baker, Co-Director Center for Economic and Policy Research; William Darity, Jr. , Professor of Public Policy, African and African-American Studies and Economics, Duke University;Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor and Publisher, The Nation; Gary Dorrien, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary; ; Michael Lighty, Director of Public Policy, California Nurses' Association/National Nurses United; Chris Policano, Director of Communications, AFSCME; Peter Marcuse, Prof. Emeritus of Urban Planning, Columbia University.

Hyman P. Minsky Summer Seminar 2014

June 13–21, 2014 | Levy Economics Institute of Bard College, NY, USA | website

The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College is pleased to announce that it will hold the fifth Minsky Summer Seminar June 13-21, 2014. The Seminar provides a rigorous discussion of both the theoretical and the applied aspects of Minsky’s economics, with an examination of meaningful prescriptive policies relevant to the current economic and financial crisis. The Summer Seminar is of particular interest to graduate students, recent graduates, and those at the beginning of their academic or professional careers. The teaching staff  includes well-known economists concentrating on and expanding Minsky’s work.

Applications may be made to Susan Howard at the Levy Institute (howard@levy.org), and should include a current curriculum vitae. Admission to the Summer Seminar  includes provision of room and board on the Bard College campus. A limited number of small travel reimbursements of $100 for US fellows and $300 for foreign fellows, respectively, are available to participants.

Due to limited space availability, the deadline for applications is March 1, 2014. The Summer Seminar program is organized by Jan Kregel, Dimitri B. Papadimitriou and L. Randall Wray.  For more information, please visit www.levyinstitute.org 

IIPPE Marxist Political Economy Workshop: London 2013

6 November, 2013 | School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), UK

Following the success of previous Training Workshops, the International Initiative for the Promotion of Political Economy will run a one-day introductory training workshop in Marxist Political Economy on 6 November 2013 at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, the day before the start of the annual Historical Materialism Conference (also at SOAS).

We are seeking an audience of engaged participants, including undergraduate, postgraduate students, junior academics and activists, who have a particular interest in acquainting themselves with the basic principles of Marxian political economy. As this is an introductory workshop, it will assume no prior knowledge and will be led by Simon Mohun and Alfredo Saad-Filho.

If you wish to attend the workshop, please send your name and occupation to Elisa Van Waeyenberge <ew23@soas.ac.uk> before 15th of October 2013.

LSE HPPE Seminar: London 2013

Wednesday October 9th, 2013 | London School of Economics

Geoff Harcourt will be presenting on the topic “The Crisis in Mainstream Economics” at the HPPE seminar. A copy of this paper can be found at : http://www.paecon.net/PAEReview/issue53/Harcourt53.pdf

 

The seminar takes place at the London School of Economics in St Clements Building - STC.S221 at 1 pm. Everyone is welcome. The Michaelmas term programme is available here. For more details about the seminar, please contact the convenors at g.serra@lse.ac.uk or r.schwarzberg@lse.ac.uk 

 

University of Greenwich Seminar (Thomas Goda): London 2013

Thomas Goda of the Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, on "Wealth concentration in the age of high net worth individuals" on  9 October, Wednesday, 4pm at the University of Greenwich in QA075.

Abstract:

Trends in wealth inequality have long been hotly debated. Some argue that wealth has an inherent tendency to become increasingly unequal distributed, while others argue that such a trend does not exist. This paper compares changes in relative and absolute wealth concentration, to establish the correctness of these claims. The findings indicate that today’s relative wealth concentration is very high, but that it is not extraordinarily high in a historical perspective. The rising population size and wealth holdings of high net worth individuals indicate that, on the contrary, the level of absolute wealth concentration is higher than ever before.

Contact: ozlem.onaran@yahoo.co.uk

Conference Papers, Reports, and Podcasts

AFEP Report: “Evolution des recrutements des professeurs de sciences économiques depuis 2000-La fin du pluralisme”

A recent AFEP (French Association of Political Economy) study shows that heterodox economists face  an increasing difficulty in finding academic jobs in France, which endangers the pluralism in economics profession. Only about 5% of recruited since 2005 can be considered heterodoxy. Find out more in the report (in French) here.

Job Postings for Heterodox Economists

Denison University, US

Assistant Professor | Economics

This is a full-time, tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Economics, beginning in Fall 2014. Applicants must have superior teaching skills and the ability to teach a variety of courses. The department is interested in finding someone to teach Development Economics, Introductory and Intermediate Theory, and other applied courses on a rotating basis with other members of the department.

We expect candidates to have their PhD in hand by August 2014. Applicants should submit electronic application materials on-line at employment.denison.edu: a letter of application, vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and other supportive documents.

Applicants should submit electronic application materials on-line at employment.denison.edu: a letter of application, vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and other supportive documents.

Fore more information, visit here.

Dickinson College, US

Assistant Professors (2) | Economics

1. Macroeconomics/Development/Monetary

The Department of Economics at Dickinson College invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2014. Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory and intermediate macroeconomics, and applied fields such as development economics, monetary theory and policy, or econometrics. The teaching load is five courses per year. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics or be near completion. An interest in interactive pedagogies is desirable. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Knowledge of heterodox theories is also valued in the department.

The teaching load is five courses per year. Proposed Start Date: 7/1/2014

Applications must be submitted online to: https://jobs.dickinson.edu by November 1, 2013. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a research paper. Interviews will be conducted at the AEA meetings and via Skype.

Questions can be sent to the department coordinator, Tammy Evelhoch, evelhoct@dickinson.edu.

2. Environmental Economics/Microeconomics

The Department of Economics at Dickinson College invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2014. Primary teaching responsibilities include environmental economics and microeconomics. Other fields of interest include econometrics and ecological economics or other sustainability-related field. The teaching load is five courses per year. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics or be near completion. An interest in interactive pedagogies is desirable. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidate. Knowledge of heterodox theories is also valued in the department.

The teaching load is five courses per year. Proposed start date: 7/1/2014

Applications must be submitted online to: https://jobs.dickinson.edu by November 1, 2013. Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, teaching statement, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a research paper. Interviews will be conducted at the AEA meetings and via Skype. Questions can be sent to the department coordinator, Tammy Evelhoch, evelhoct@dickinson.edu.

Application Information

Postal Address:

HR Services

Dickinson College

PO Box 1773

Carlisle, PA 17013

Online App. Form:

https://jobs.dickinson.edu

More Information on Dickinson College

Keene State College, US

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor | Economics

The Department of Economics and Political Science at Keene State College is seeking qualified candidates with research and teaching interests in fields of history of economic thought and current heterodox approaches to fill the position of Assistant Professor in Economics.

Teaching responsibilities include core courses in the introductory and intermediate levels as well as electives in candidate's area of expertise.  Our institution is a public liberal arts college and the department is dedicated to pluralism and diversity in economics.  Candidates with an interest in interdisciplinary approaches are welcomed.  We are committed to diversity and multiculturalism, and strongly encourage individuals to apply who will contribute to the College’s ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens. For more information about the Department of Economics at Keene State College visit: http://www.keene.edu/catalog/programs/detail/289/ba/economics/

Qualifications: Ph.D. by August 1, 2014, evidence of teaching effectiveness in economics, an active research agenda, experience or interest in history of economic thought or heterodox approaches is required.  An interest in interdisciplinary approaches and engaging undergraduates in research is desired.

Application: Apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53743

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online:

Note: The three (3) letters of recommendation may be sent under separate cover directly to Keene State College, Office of Human Resource Management-FAC9, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604 or via e-mail to cgreene@keene.edu

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins November 30, 2013, and continues until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the College’s discretion.  Preliminary interviews will be conducted by invitation at the 2014 ASSA meeting in Philadelphia, PA.

Keene State College is located in the scenic Monadnock region of Southwest New Hampshire, and is an affiliate of the University System of New Hampshire.  For more information about Keene State College, School of Science and Social Science, the University System of New Hampshire, and the Keene community, visit: http://www.keene.edu/, http://www.keene.edu/science/, http://www.usnh.edu/ or http://www.ci.keene.nh.us

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Keene State College is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society.

Lewis & Clark College, US

Tenure Track Position | Economics

Lewis & Clark College, a private liberal arts college with 2,000 undergraduates, invites applications for a tenure track position in the Economics Department beginning fall 2014. Primary teaching responsibility in macroeconomics. Preference given to candidates with additional research interests in international macroeconomics or economic development. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Potential for excellent teaching and research at an undergraduate institution are essential. Usual load is five courses per academic year and may include participation in a general education program. The College is committed to preparing students for leadership in an interdependent world, and affirms the educational benefits of diversity. (See http://www.lclark.edu/dept/about/diversity.html)

Include (1) letter of application, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and research interests; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) sample of scholarship; (5) graduate transcripts, and (6) three letters of recommendation (uploaded separately by the referees). Address all materials to Chair, Economics Department and submit via Interfolio. Review of applications begins November 1 and continues until the position is filled. Lewis & Clark College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College will conduct background checks on finalists for the position.

Online Application URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/22289

 

Note: This employer requires online Application.

Email for Applications: arthuro@lclark.edu

FAX for Applications: 503 768 7611

Informational URL: http://www.lclark.edu

For more information, email: arthuro@lclark.edu

For more information, phone: 503 768 7606

Middlebury College, US

Tenure Track Position | Economics | Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies

The Economics Department has an opening in any field, with a strong preference for candidates who can contribute to the College’s Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies program, beginning in September 2014.  The position is open rank, and the appointment will be made at the level of instructor (ABD), assistant (PhD) or associate professor level.  Senior appointments would be made with tenure, contingent upon a successful review.  Candidates must demonstrate commitment to research and teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

All application materials must be received by December 1, 2013.  Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically.  Please submit, through Interfolio, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, at least one example of scholarship, statement of teaching philosophy and, if available, teaching evaluations. More information is available at http://apply.interfolio.com/22036 or from Search Committee Chair Jeff Carpenter, jcarpent@middlebury.edu<mailto:jcarpent@middlebury.edu>.

New College, US

Assistant Professor | Economics

Applications are invited for a tenure-track faculty position in Economics at the Assistant Professor level starting August 2014. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester; and faculty members are also expected to sponsor tutorials, independent study projects, and senior thesis projects. We are seeking a candidate in macroeconomics who would have responsibility for teaching Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and related courses. The successful candidate will also be responsible for teaching a mathematics for economists course.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. completed by time of appointment. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and must maintain a productive research program, preferably with student involvement.  Preference will be given to a candidate who can cover the area of corporate finance as well.  

New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is a small, highly selective, innovative liberal arts institution. Students, with the help of faculty sponsors, plan their own academic programs through a series of semester contracts, and receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades.

Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. New College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Please submit a cover letter, vita, one-page statements of teaching and research interests, a graduate transcript, syllabi, teaching evaluations, one writing sample by applying online at http://www.ncf.edu/employment. Candidates should also have three letters of recommendation sent to ssc@ncf.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15 in anticipation of interviews at the AEA meeting in January.  

         

Required Applicant Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Transcripts,  Teaching Philosophy, Syllabi, Teaching Evaluations, Writing Sample  

Pitzer College, US

Assistant Professor | Economics

Pitzer College invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in Economics

to begin in academic year 2014-15. We prefer candidates whose primary field is International

Economics but we will also consider candidates in Environmental, Health, or Urban Economics

whose research interests engage with international or global issues. Teaching a course in

International Economics is required. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in

teaching and research. Of candidates who work in the identified areas of specialization, Pitzer

College is open to candidates who draw on various perspectives including intellectual traditions

of radical political-economy. The teaching load is five courses per year over two semesters.

Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas and

strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who

contribute to the College's distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary

perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical

implications of knowledge and action.

Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with relevant interest, affiliations are possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o-Latina/o Studies, and/or Women's Studies.

Complete applications will include:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

Sample Research Paper

Three Letters of Recommendation.

To apply, please visit: FacultyJobs@Pitzer.edu 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are sorry that we cannot respond to inquiries

regarding the status of your application.

Pitzer College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly

encourages candidates from underrepresented social groups. We favor candidates who can

contribute to the College’s distinctive educational objectives, which promote interdisciplinary

perspectives, intercultural understanding, and concern with social responsibility and the ethical

implications of knowledge and action. Pitzer College is an Affirmative Action/Equal

Opportunity Employer. For the successful applicant with the relevant interests, affiliations are

possible with the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian American Studies,

Chican@/Latin@ Studies, and/or Women’s Studies.

Pitzer College a private, undergraduate, coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences

is located in Claremont, California, a city about 35 miles east of Los Angeles, Pitzer is a member of The Claremont Colleges consortium and benefits from the shared resources of seven institutions.

Portland State University, US

Assistant Professor of Labor Economics

JEL Classification: J – Labor and Demographic Economics

Keywords: Women, Development, American Economic History.

Deadline Information: Open Until Finalists Identified

Deadline Date: 11/31/2013

The Department of Economics at Portland State University invites applications for a tenure  track, assistant professor position, which begins September 2014. We are conducting a search in the area of labor economics and are interested in a wide range of specializations. The successful candidate must have the capacity to teach at the graduate level and complete all requirements for the Ph.D. before September 2014. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse applicants. Questions can be directed to ly@pdx.edu.

Roskilde University, Denmark

Associate Professor | The Institute of Society and Globalisation

The Institute of Society and Globalisation at Roskilde University, DK, invites applications for a position as associate professor within the field of ‘Economics/political economy’. Applicants with proven knowledge of quantitative methods will be preferred. The position is to be filled no later than January 1, 2014.

 

Potential applicants are encouraged to consult the homepage of the ISG under ‘Uddannelse og fag’ and then about ‘Politik og administration’

 

Job responsibilities include conducting research within the thematic research areas described in the Research Strategy Plan 2013-2016. Also, responsibilities include teaching within ‘Politik og administration’ and one of the other programs of the Institute plus teaching on the social science bachelor program of the university. The applicant must contribute to the continuing development of cross-disciplinary courses and research in the Institute.

 

In its research strategy for 2013-2016, the Institute gives priority to a number of research areas. Applicants are asked to describe how they see their own research plans and their publication record in relation to their potential contributions within the above-mentioned research theme.

 

Applicants with an interest and experience in project-based teaching and teaching in an interdisciplinary environment, and sympathetic towards teaching within several disciplines will be preferred.

 

The application should include

1. curriculum vitae

2. application letter containing information about relevant teaching experience

3. a publication list specifying publications that are considered to be particularly relevant for the job.

4. Applicants for the position can attach up to five publications. The assessment committee may ask for material not included here for candidates making the shortlist, which the applicant will then be required to submit.

 

Salary and employment conditions will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Head of Institute, Gorm Rye Olsen. Tel. +45 4674 3262, email: gormrye@ruc.dk  or Professor Jesper Jespersen, tel. + 454674 2029, email: jesperj@ruc.dk

 

Successful candidates who do not speak Danish (or possibly Swedish or Norwegian) will be requested to acquire the necessary skills in Danish within the first two years of service, so as to ensure that they can participate satisfactorily in teaching activities as well as in academic and administrative activities at the University. At the time of appointment, successful candidates must have successfully mastered English for academic purposes.

 

We only accept applications through our electronic recruitment system. To apply for the position you must go to the job advertisement on our homepage: www.ruc.dk/job/vip/ . Click on the button Apply for vacancy here which appears immediately below the job advertisement. Then you fill the application form and attach those in the job advertisement mentioned documents. Finish by clicking Submit.

 

We must receive your application no later than October 23, 2013.  Material received after the deadline will not be considered. Roskilde University invites applications from all those who are interested regardless of age, gender, religion and ethnicity.

Siena College, US

Tenure Track Position | Economics

The Economics Department at Siena College is accepting applications for a tenure-track position beginning fall 2014. The position is open, but fields in political economy and open-economy macroeconomics, and the ability to teach international trade and econometrics are of particular interest. Teaching experience and completed Ph.D. by fall 2014 are expected. We seek applicants with a passion for innovative undergraduate teaching, including heterodox approaches, and applied and interdisciplinary work. Domestic and international field experiences and mentoring undergraduate research are strengths. Applications received before November 27, 2013 will be considered for an ASSA meeting interview.

 

Application should include cover letter; c.v.; teaching portfolio to include statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and summary of student evaluations; job market paper; graduate transcript; and three letters of recommendation attesting to teaching effectiveness.

Electronic submission through Interfolio is required at: http://apply.interfolio.com/22468. Contact Cindy Kuemmel: kuemmel@siena.edu.

 

Siena College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, to further this goal, requests that applicants complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form through Interfolio.

 

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Skidmore College, US

Assistant or Associate Professor | Economics

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in the Fall of 2014. Applicants must possess a strong desire to teach and pursue research in a liberal arts environment with a reputation for excellent teaching. Our primary need is applied microeconomics. In addition to microeconomic theory, fields of particular interest include Public Finance, Industrial Organization, the Economics of Gender, Urban Economics and Econometrics. The College offers excellent research support. The standard teaching load is 5 courses per year, normally with 2 – 3 preps. Candidates should have Ph.D.s in Economics, although advanced ABDs will be considered.

We encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, as well as individuals who have experience in teaching in multicultural classroom settings; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.

Skidmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of roughly 2,400, located near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Skidmore College is distinguished by a curriculum balanced in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities and offers more than 60 majors.

Applications due by December 1. We will be conducting interviews at the January 2014 ASSA meetings in Philadelphia, PA.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To learn more about and apply for this position, please visit us online.

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

SUNY Cortland, US

Assistant Professor | Economics

 

POSITION: Tenure Track Faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor

APPOINTMENT DATE: 09-01-2014

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  Tenure-track position in heterodox political economy available Fall 2014. Work with undergraduate majors in Business Economics, Economics and Political Economy. Expertise in developing heterodox courses in at least one of the following areas is preferred: Comparative Economic Systems, Economic History, Applied Ecological Economics, Health, or Urban Economics. Candidate will also share teaching responsibilities for principles courses and calculus-based, Intermediate Micro. Teaching load is normally 3 courses per semester. An active research agenda, student advisement and service to the department and college are also required.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Ph.D. or ABD with designated date of dissertation defense by time of initial review for reappointment.  

 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates with college teaching experience, demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, and/or demonstrated potential for scholarship and Expertise in Heterodox Approaches.

 

THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY:  The College traces its beginnings to 1868 and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the School of Arts and Sciences, School of Education, and the School of Professional Studies.  Our many programs are designed to support our commitment to civic responsibility, environmental responsibility, international education, professional education and social justice. More than 90 percent of SUNY Cortland's 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteerism, civic engagement and study abroad.

The campus is located in the geographic center of New York State and is a half-hour drive from Syracuse and Ithaca and four hours from New York City and Philadelphia. Situated in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, Cortland offers an array of regional cultural and recreational opportunities, as well as affordable housing and excellent school systems.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  For a detailed job description or to apply online go to: http://jobs.cortland.edu.  The on-line application will require a cover letter, CV, List of professional references, and a document that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and a recent research paper.  Applications will be accepted through November 15, 2013.

 

 SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.  We have a strong commitment to the affirmation of diversity and have interdisciplinary degree programs in the areas of Multicultural Studies.

SUNY New Paltz, US

Assistant Professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

 

The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Program at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2014.

 

The WGSS Program at SUNY New Paltz is a small but thriving interdisciplinary program offering both a major and a minor, with a Coordinator and four core faculty jointly appointed in WGSS and another academic department.  This hire will be wholly housed in WGSS.

 

Duties:  The successful candidate will teach six courses per academic year, including a required course in feminist theory, the introductory WGSS survey course, and the capstone course; maintain an active research agenda; and provide service to the Program and University, including advising students.

 

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in Women’s or Gender Studies preferred, Ph.D.s  in other disciplines will be considered if combined with excellent training in WGSS.  Primary research and teaching area in feminist theory; preference for additional research and teaching areas include one or more of the following:  Women of Color Feminisms, Health and the Body, and/or Culture and Representation.

 

SUNY New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized for the strength of its academic programs.  It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby cultural and recreational amenities.

 

Contact Information:  Electronic submission preferred.  Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, scholarly writing sample(s), a transcript, prior student teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three current letters of reference (sent directly by letter writers) to:

 

WGSSsearch@newpaltz.edu

Search Committee Chair

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

SUNY New Paltz

 

Please note search number F13-34 on all materials submitted.

 

Deadline:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by November 5, 2013.

 

We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus and who can advise and mentor all members of our diverse student body.

 

SUNY New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

University of Fribourg, Switzerland

2 Positions

1. Full/Associate Professorship in Development Economics

The University of Fribourg (Switzerland) invites applications for a full-time professorship in Development Economics. The professorship is in the Department of Economics, which is part of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. The successful candidate has a doctoral degree in economics, a high-quality publication record in relevant international, peer reviewed journals, and relevant teaching experience. He/she is expected to teach courses in Development Economics and Economic History at the bachelor level, and courses in Sustainable Development at the master level. The teaching load is 6 to 7 hours per week.  Experience in acquiring third party funds is desirable. The position will have to be filled by September 1, 2014.  Teaching is in French and English. The successful candidate has high command of both languages. Administrative languages are German and French. Thus, a passive knowledge of  German is required at least after the first two years. The salary is highly competitive. The University of Fribourg provides equal opportunities for

women and men and aims at achieving gender balance.

For further information, please contact the president of the appointment commission Professor

Dr. Reiner Eichenberger via phone (+41 26 300 8262) or email (reiner.eichenberger@unifr.ch).

Please send complete applications (cover letter, CV, certificates, teaching evaluations) until

October 23, 2013 to the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Professor Dr.

Stephanie Teufel, Bd. de Pérolles 90, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland. Email: decanatses@unifr.ch.

2. Full/Associate Professorship in Applied Econometrics  

The University of Fribourg (Switzerland) invites applications for a full-time professorship in Applied Econometrics - Evaluation of Public Policies. The professorship is in the Department of Economics, which is part of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. The successful candidate has a doctoral degree in economics, a high-quality publication record in relevant international, peer-reviewed journals, and relevant teaching experience. He/she is expected to teach courses in Statistics at bachelor for economics, management and communication & media science students as well as Applied Econometrics at the bachelor and master level. The teaching load is 6 to 7 hours per week. Experience in acquiring third party funds is desirable.

The position will have to be filled by September 1, 2014.

Teaching is in German and English. The successful candidate has high command of both

languages. Administrative languages are German and French. Thus, a passive knowledge of

French is required at least after the first two years.  The salary is highly competitive. The University of Fribourg provides equal opportunities for women and men and aims at achieving gender balance.

For further information please contact the president of the appointment commission Professor

Dr. Reiner Eichenberger via phone (+41 26 300 8262) or email (reiner.eichenberger@unifr.ch).

Please send complete applications (cover letter, CV, certificates, teaching evaluations) until

October 23, 2013 to the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Professor Dr.

Stephanie Teufel, Bd. de Pérolles 90, CH-1700 Fribourg, Switzerland. Email: decanatses@unifr.ch

University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Full Professor of History of Economic Thought

The Walras Pareto Centre of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences of the University of Lausanne, invites applications for a full-time position of full professor of History of Economic Thought.

Qualifications and requirements:

The post requires a Ph.D. in political economics or equivalent. The successful candidate must have academic teaching experience in the field of economic history and recognised research experience in the field of history of economic thought or economic philosophy. He/she possesses an interdisciplinary sensitivity to teaching and has shown an interest in working in a small team. He/she is well integrated in international networks. Complementary competences in economic history would be an asset. Aside from French and English, knowledge of another language would be a definite advantage.

Starting date: 1 August 2014

Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit via email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of degrees, a list of publications and the five most significant publications in pdf format to : rhssp@unil.ch

For further information, contact Prof. Fabien Ohl (Fabien.Ohl@unil.ch).

Details pertaining to the job description and employment conditions can be found at : http://www.unil.ch/ssp/page15565.html

Closing date: 30 November 2013

Concerned about promoting equal employment opportunities among its staff members, the University encourages female applicants.

University of Massachusetts-Boston, US

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor | Economics

00 Any Field

B5  Current Heterodox Approaches

E  Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

 

The Department of Economics at UMass Boston invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, to begin September 1, 2014.  This position will support our growing cohorts of undergraduate majors as well as the Department's M.A. in Applied Economics.

We are especially interested in applicants with teaching and applied research records in policy issues and macroeconomics, preferably with an international comparative focus. Exceptional applicants in other policy-relevant applied fields of research, particularly with a link to public health, will also be considered. We are interested in candidates who include heterodox political economy, feminist approaches, applied policy analysis, or innovative methodologies in their research. Additionally, the applicant is expected to demonstrate an ability to secure external funding.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a successful teaching record and the capacity to contribute to undergraduate general education, the economics major and graduate instruction. Evidence of successful teaching with diverse students, including international students, is highly desirable. Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. by no later than August 31, 2014.  Evidence of progress towards an excellent scholarly record is necessary.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2013.  We anticipate preliminary interviews at the ASSA meetings in Philadelphia.

All applications must be submitted online at http://umb.interviewexchange.com .  Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a sample of written work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.  Please include in your letter of application an explanation of how your work would complement the heterodox nature of the Department.

Three letters of recommendation should be sent to Maureen Boyle at maureen.boyle@umb.edu

UMass Boston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Title IX employer.

University of Utah, US

Assistant Professor | Economics

B00 - History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches - General

F30 – International Finance - General

F40 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - General

The Department of Economics invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a candidate with expertise in either of the following two broad fields: (1) international macroeconomics or (2) history of economic thought. Applicants should have an active program of research in one of these areas, be interested in collaborating with other faculty members, have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one of these areas, and participate in graduate training. Our department supports economic inquiry from a variety of perspectives, including heterodox, feminist, institutional, historical, and mainstream approaches. The successful candidate must appreciate this diversity. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2014, subject to final budgetary approval. A completed Ph.D. is required by the time of the appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. More information about our department and about this position can be found at http://economics.utah.edu/facultysearch.

To be considered for this position, please submit a letter describing your interest, your curriculum vitae, a sample of writing/research, teaching evaluations and three letters of reference at:  

http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/26825 

CONTACT: Administrative Officer, Department of Economics, University of Utah, 260 South Central Campus Drive Room 343, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9300. For information about the Department, please see http://www.econ.utah.edu.

The University of Utah, an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, encourages applications and nominations from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.  The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Willamette University, US

Tenure Track Position | Economics

The Willamette University Economics Department invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant or associate level beginning Fall 2014.

 

The department is in the early stages of implementing a newly redesigned curriculum in which all courses will embody a pluralist approach to economics.  Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to the core of this new curriculum at both the introductory and intermediate levels. Willingness to develop courses that expand our elective offerings and that promote our commitment to critically examining multiple economic perspectives is also expected

 

We particularly welcome candidates with training in political economy, history of thought or economic history, but other fields will be considered.  Ph.D. required. Advanced ABD will be considered, degree must be completed by August 2014.

 

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online here.

 

To learn more about the department, faculty, staff and students visit http://www.willamette.edu/cla/economics.

Founded in 1842, as the first University in the West, Willamette takes full advantage of its location in the heart of the Willamette Valley, in Salem, across the street from the state capitol, and a one-hour drive from Portland, Eugene, the Oregon Coast and the Cascade Mountains. The 72-acre campus consists of an undergraduate college of liberal arts together with professional schools in law and business management. To learn more about Willamette University, visit http://www.willamette.edu

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, Willamette is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

Heterodox Journals

densidades,13: septiembre 2013

Webiste: http://issuu.com/densidades/docs/densidades_n__13 

debates

acciones

lecturas

Paraguay. La larga invención del golpe. El stronismo y el orden político paraguayo, de Lorena Soler

academias

Ephemera, 13(3): August, 2013

Journal website: www.ephemerajournal.org

The communism of capital?

Current

The communism of capital? What could this awkward turn of phrase mean, and what might it signify with regards to the state of the world today? Does it merely describe a reality in which communist demands are twisted to become productive of capital, a capitalist realism supplemented by a disarmed communist ideology? Or does the death of the capitalist utopia mean that capital cannot contain the antagonism expressed by Occupy and other movements anymore, and therefore must confront communism upfront?

The 12 contributions to this latest issue of ephemera explore the valances of the paradoxical and seemingly incoherent expression that is ‘the communism of capital’. Collectively they stake out new territory for the theorisation and organization of political struggle in a context in which capital has become increasingly aware that its age-old nemesis might today be lurking at its very heart.

editorial

article

note

review

European Journal of Economics and Economic Policies: Intervention, 10(2): September 2013

Journal Website: http://www.elgaronline.com/ejeep

Papers and Proceedings of the Research Network Macroeconomics and Macroeconomic Policies (FMM)

Editorial

Articles

Forum for Social Economics, 42(2-3): September 2013

Journal website: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rfse20/current#.UksBXhDsnMg

Editorial

Articles

Historical Materialism, 21(2): 2013

Journal website: http://booksandjournals.brillonline.com/content/1569206x/21/2

Industrial and Corporate Change, 22(5): October 2013

Journal website: http://icc.oxfordjournals.org/content/22/5?etoc

Articles

Journal of Economic Methodology, 20(3): September 2013

Journal website: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rjec20/20/3#.UlBOOYakq4g

Symposium on the Explanation Paradox

Introduction to symposium on the explanation paradox / D. Wade Hands

Articles

Journal of Post Keynesian Economics, 36(1): Fall 2013

Journal website: http://mesharpe.metapress.com/link.asp?id=G1319G5N2Q7M 

Œconomia – History/Methodology/Philosophy, 3(2): June 2013

 Journal website: http://www.weboeconomia.org 

 

Business Cycles, Money and Economic Policy: Essays Dedicated to Pascal Bridel

Revue des livres | Book Review

 

Œconomia – History/Methodology/Philosophy, 3(3): September 2013

 Journal website: http://www.weboeconomia.org/ 

 

Varia

Revue des livres | Book Review

Problemas del Desarrollo, 44(174): July-September 2013

Journal website: http://www.probdes.iiec.unam.mx/en/index_174.php 

EDITORIAL

ARTICLES

COMMENTARY AND DEBATE

REVIEWS

real-world economics review, 65: September 2013

You can download the whole issue as a pdf document by clicking here   

Socio-Economic Review, 11(4): October 2013

Journal website: http://ser.oxfordjournals.org/content/11/4?etoc

Articles

STATE OF THE ART

REVIEW SYMPOSIA

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Heterodox Books and Book Series

Austerity Ireland: The Failure of Irish Capitalism

By Kieran Allen and Brian O' Boyle

Pluto Press, September 2013. ISBN: 9780745334011| website

Ireland has been marketed as the poster boy of EU austerity. EU elites and neoliberal commentators claim that the country’s ability to suffer economic pain will attract investors and generate a recovery. In Austerity Ireland, Kieran Allen challenges this official image and argues that the Irish state's response to the crash has primarily been designed to protect economic privilege. The resulting austerity has been a failure and is likely to produce a decade of hardship. The book offers a deeply informed and penetrating diagnosis of Ireland's current socio-economic and political malaise, suggesting that a political earthquake is underway which may benefit the left. Austerity Ireland is essential reading for all students of Irish politics and economics, as well as those interested in the politics of austerity and the eurozone crisis.

Biblical Economic Ethics: Sacred Scripture’s Teachings on Economic Life

By Albino Barrera

August 2013. Lexington Books. ISBN:  978-0-7391-8229-1 (hb) | website

 

This book synthesizes the findings of scripture scholars and ethicists on what the Bible teaches about economic life.  It proposes a biblical theology of economic life that addresses three questions, namely:

The economic norms of the Old and New Testament exhibit both continuity and change.  Despite their diverse social settings and theological visions, the books of the Bible nonetheless share recurring themes: care for the poor, generosity, wariness over the inordinate pursuit of wealth, the inseparability of genuine worship and upright moral conduct, and the acknowledgment of an underlying divine order in economic life. Contrary to most people’s first impression that the Bible offers merely random economic teachings without rhyme or reason, there is, in fact, a specific vision undergirding these scriptural norms.  Moreover, far from being burdensome impositions of do’s and don’ts, the Bible’s economic norms are, in fact, an invitation to participate in God’s providence and governance of the world.            

 

To get 30% discount, use code LEX30AUTH14 when ordering (valid until 12/31/13)

Building a Green Economy: Perspectives from Ecological Economics

Edited by Robert B. Richardson

Michigan State University Press, September 2013. ISBN: 9781611861020 | Website

This new book presents a roadmap for an economy that prioritizes human welfare over consumerism and growth. The book has contributions from leading scholars in the field of ecological economics, and covers both theoretical perspectives and practical applications.

Challenging the Orthodoxy: Reflections on Frank Stilwell's Contribution to Political Economy

Edited by Susan K. Schroeder and Lynne Chester

Springer, October 2013. ISBN: 978-3-642-36120-3 (hb) | website

 

Political economy focuses on issues that are fundamental to individual and collective well-being and rests on the proposition that economic phenomena do not occur in isolation from social and political processes. One leading Australian political economist is Frank Stilwell. Highlights of his work include concerns with the creation and use of wealth, inequalities between rich and poor, the spatial implications of economic growth, and the tensions between economic growth and the environment. Stilwell has been especially prominent in developing alternative economic policies, with seminal contributions to understanding the radical shift in Australian economic and social policies since the early 1980s. He has also been a leader in the teaching of political economy to many cohorts of first-year university students. This collection, spanning these themes, honours Stilwell’s contribution to Australian political economy after more than 40 years teaching at the University of Sydney. The book provides not only an opportunity to appreciate his contribution but also a greater understanding of these themes which remain of crucial contemporary relevance.​

 

Contributing authors include:  Geoffrey Harcourt, John E. King, Jane Kelsey, Andrew Mearman, Gabrielle Meagher, Brendan Gleeson, Mark Diesendorf and Frank Stilwell

A very limited supply of the book is available at the discounted price of AU$88 (includes GST and shipping).   The listed price on Amazon for this book is US$129 (does not including shipping).  To order a discounted copy of the book, visit here.

The Clash of Globalizations: Essays on the Political Economy of Trade and Development Policy

By Kevin P. Gallagher

Anthem Press, July 2013. ISBN 9780857283276  (hb) | Website

Bringing together a series of essays on the political economy of trade and development policy, GDAE Researcher and BU Professor Kevin P. Gallagher explores the factors that have led to twenty-first-century trade politics being characterized as a “clash of globalizations.” His book addresses the following research questions:

Gallagher explores the role of economic power, institutional structure, domestic politics, currency fluctuations and ideas about globalization in effecting changes to global trade policies.

Crucible of Resistance: Greece, the Eurozone and the World Economic Crisis

By Christos Laskos and Euclid Tsakalotos

Pluto Press. September 2013. ISBN: 9780745333809 (pb) | website

Crucible of Resistance seeks to challenge the mainstream account of the 'Greek Crisis' and situate it within a broader regional context and ultimately a critique of the world economic system.  Christos Laskos and Euclid Tsakalotos argue that Greece’s exceptionalism is largely a myth. They show how the causes of the 2008 global financial crisis lie in key features of the neoliberal economic order, including income and wealth inequalities and the hollowing out of democratic and deliberative institutions. A progressive exit from the crisis, for Greece and the eurozone as a whole, entails meeting head on the limitations of the neoliberal order. Crucible of Resistance argues that an effective response entails confronting not just the neoliberal order, but also the earlier social-democratic Keynesian regime. This book widens out the debate about the crisis in Greece and the eurozone linking it to socialist and class strategies at the international level.

In Marx's Laboratory: Critical Interpretations of the Grundrisse

Edited by Riccardo Bellofiore, Guido Starosta, and Peter D. Thomas

Brill, 2013. ISBN: 9789004236769 | Website

In Marx’s Laboratory. Critical Interpretations of the Grundrisse provides a critical analysis of the Grundrisse as a crucial stage in the development of Marx’s critique of political economy. Stressing both the achievements and limitations of this much-debated text, and drawing upon recent philological advances, this volume attempts to re-read Marx’s 1857-58 manuscripts against the background of Capital, as a ‘laboratory’ in which Marx first began to clarify central elements of his mature problematic. With chapters by an international range of authors from different traditions of interpretation, including the International Symposium on Marxian Theory, this volume provides an in-depth analysis of key themes and concepts in the Grundrisse, such as method, dialectics and abstraction; abstract labour, value, money and capital; technology, the ‘general intellect’ and revolutionary subjectivity, surplus-value, competition, crisis; and society, gender, ecology and pre-capitalist forms.

Fifty Major Economists, 3rd Edition

By Steven Pressman

Routledge, August 2013; ISBN: 978-0-415-64509-6 (PB), 978-0-415-64508-9 (HB) | website

 

An introduction to the life, work and ideas of the people who have shaped the economic landscape from the sixteenth century to the present day. Now in a third edition, it considers how major economists might have viewed challenges such as the continuing economic slump, high unemployment and the sovereign debt problems which face the world today, it includes entries on:

Fifty Major Economists contains brief biographical information on each featured economist and an explanation of their major contributions to economics, along with simple illustrations of their ideas. With reference to the recent work of living economists, guides to the best of recent scholarship and a glossary of terms, Fifty Major Economists is an ideal resource for students of economics.

Financial Liberalization and Economic Performance: Brazil at the Crossroads

By Luiz Fernando de Paula

Routledge, June 2013. ISBN: 978-0-415-72260-5 (pb). Series: Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy| website 

 

Since the beginning of the 1990s, Brazil has followed a pattern of economic development inspired by Washington Consensus. This framework includes a set of liberalising and market friendly policies such as privatisation, trade liberalization, stimulus to foreign direct investment, tax reform, and social security reforms. This book assesses the determinants and impacts of financial liberalisation in Brazil considering its two dimensions: the opening up of the balance of payments capital account, and the penetration by foreign bank of the domestic banking sector. The author combines theoretical and empirical analyses. Some make use of mathematical models and/or statistical techniques; however, they are only used when they are strictly necessary to the analysis.

Innovative Fiscal Policy and Economic Development in Transition Economies

By Aleksandr Gevorkyan

August 2013. Routledge. ISBN: 978-0-415-71035-0 (pb) | website

This book explores the problems of fiscal policy as an instrument of economic and social development in the modern environment, primarily focusing on the transition economies of Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia. Evaluating the transformational experience in these countries, this work meets a need for a critical analysis in the aftermath of the 1990s market liberalization reforms, of current trends and to outline the roadmap for future development.

Time on Our Side: Why we all need a shorter working week

By Anne Coote and Jane Franklin

New Economics Foundation, September 2013 | website

Have you ever wondered why you’re so busy, where your time goes, or how much your time is really worth?  This book will radically alter your understanding of the nature and value of time. Authored by leading experts in social, economic and environmental sciences, it explains how moving towards shorter, more flexible hours of work could help tackle urgent problems that beset our daily lives – from overwork, unemployment and low well-being, to entrenched inequalities, needless high-carbon consumption and the lack of time to live sustainably.

Heterodox Websites

Heterodox Microeconomics Research Network (HMiRN)

The Heterodox Microeconomics Research Network was created in 2011 in order to advance heterodox microeconomics in the traditions of Post Keynesian, institutional, feminist, social, ecological, Marxian and radical political economics. This site has moved to http://heterodox-economics.org/micro.  Find a reading list, recent working papers, upcoming conferences/workshops, syllabi, and textbooks on heterodox microeconomics at the new website. This site is currently managed by Tae-Hee Jo (SUNY Buffalo State, taeheejo@gmail.com).

Journal of Australian Political Economy

Please note that the Journal of Australian Political Economy website [www.jape.org] now includes some new features:

  1. A regular blog-spot. Ben Spies Butcher has written our first article [on the recent federal election]: Of course, contributions welcome over the weeks and months ahead…
  2. Announcement of a new annual $2000 annual young scholar award;
  3. Info about the Wheelwright lectures this year and next [we’re hoping to have the video of Susan George’s lecture up soon];
  4. The home page also has  info about ordering the forthcoming book based on papers at the April 2013 PE conference at Sydney Uni; and
  5. Info about the recent ‘ABC Radio Hindsight’ program on the PE dispute at Sydney Uni and its ongoing relevance in Australian politics [including Abbott, Albanese, etc.].

Heterodox Economics in the Media

An Economics That Demystifies Economics

The editorial in the Economic and Policy Weekly, September 21, 2013. [Download the editorial]

Calls For Support

Open letter on the European crisis by progressive economists.

Italian economists have issued an important warning about the European crisis, which can be found here: www.theeconomistswarning.com. We encourage you to circulate this and hope that all like-minded initiatives will manage to unite around a common platform for dramatic policy changes in favour of all workers and the unemployed.