Jospeh Dorfman Best Dissertation Award

The History of Economics Society is accepting nominations for its annual JOSEPH DORFMAN BEST DISSERTATION AWARD for dissertations in the history of economic thought and economic methodology. In memory of Joseph Dorfman, historian of economic thought and Distinguished Fellow of the History of Economics Society, his family endowed a permanent fund for the award. The winner will receive a stipend of $500 plus travel expenses up to $500 to attend the presentation at the Society's annual conference.
All dissertations in the history of economic thought and economic methodology that are written in English and completed during the previous academic year (September 2009 to August 2010) are eligible. The selection committee considers only nominated dissertations. A list of past recipients can be found at
http://historyofeconomics.org/Dorfman.cfm .
The selection committee comprises Malcolm Rutherford (chair), Peter Boettke, and James Ahiakpor. To nominate a dissertation for the award, please notify Malcolm Rutherford (rutherfo@uvic.ca) by December 15, 2010. Please also send a copy of the dissertation in pdf form.