AHE Annual Conference 2011 - Call for papers

AHE Annual Conference 2011
13th Conference of the Association for Heterodox Economics
Economists of Tomorrow
6–9 July 2011
Hosted by the Nottingham Trent University, UK
Call for Papers
In more than ten years the AHE has established a reputation as a major national and international forum for the discussion of alternatives to mainstream economics, and for the interdisciplinary and pluralistic nature of its discussions. It is also plays an ongoing role in strengthening the community of heterodox economists, and to the development of heterodox economic theories on various themes through the dissemination of ideas and arguments.
The esteem of the economics profession has reached an all-time low, in the wake of the global financial crisis that most economists failed to predict. In this context we have a particularly important role to play as heterodox economists, many of whom were well aware that the crisis was imminent and who also have a range of proposals for new stable and sustainable economic and social structures.
For 2011 the AHE Conference theme is Economists of Tomorrow. This reflects the fact that, the world over, we are focused on challenging the hegemonic domination of our profession by just one approach embedded in mainstream economics, the neoclassical approach. The clear failure of neoclassical economics to predict, explain or find solutions to the global financial and economic crises makes it vulnerable. It is our intention is to use this opportunity to further expand and strengthen the case for pluralism within the economics profession.
Particular topics of interest under this over-arching theme include: addressing the power structures of the profession such as the Research Excellence Framework, the Royal Economic Society and the ABS ranking of economics journals; pluralism in research and teaching; research evaluation; openness to innovation and creativity; and the relationships between economists and decision-makers. The 2011 Conference will have both refereed and non-refereed papers. All paper proposals should indicate whether the paper is intended to be refereed or not.
A feature of the AHE is as a pluralist forum for dialogue. Consequently, the conference will also provide a broad pluralistic and interdisciplinary forum to discuss issues that members of the AHE and others feel are important. To gain an idea of the sorts of topics and issues that may be of interest to participants please see the details of the AHE conference 2010.
The international character of the conference has been a vital factor in its growing success. Scholars requiring documentation in support of visa or funding applications should indicate this at the time of submitting an abstract or panel proposal. Conference registration fees, all transportation and accommodation costs are at the expense of participants. Nevertheless, the AHE Conference Steering Committee is able to allocate some limited funding to assist participants from outside the US and European Union whose proposal is accepted. If you wish to apply for help with your conference costs please contact the organising committee by email via AHEconference@ntu.ac.uk.
The conference language is English.
Details regarding submission and registration
The conference invites submissions for single papers, panels and sessions of relevance to the over-arching conference theme or address topics or issues of importance to heterodox economics from standpoints which differ from, or critically examine, mainstream economics.
To facilitate dialogue and timetabling, participants whose papers are accepted must register by Monday 13 June 2011. All participants will be expected to take part in at least two full days of the conference, in order to be included in the final programme. Participants should also be prepared to serve as discussants and/or session chairs. Further registration details will be announced later.
Single papers
All participants, including those proposed for sessions and themes, must submit an abstract electronically to AHEConference@ntu.ac.uk. The abstracts for papers, which must be no longer than one page, should include a brief informative title, a clear statement of the issue the proposed paper will address, its main points, and its argument. Abstracts must be submitted by Sunday 30 January 2011. Your abstract must state if you wish your paper to be considered for a theme and if you require it to be refereed. You must provide contact and affiliation details for all authors. If your paper is submitted in the name of more than one author, please indicate who will receive correspondence. The authors of successful abstracts will be notified and must provide a complete paper by Thursday 12 May 2011 (refereed papers) or Thursday 26 May 2011 (non-refereed papers), unless the proposal is to be taken in a poster session. Both papers and abstracts must either be in Word or PDF format.
Complete sessions
The AHE welcomes proposals for complete single sessions and encourages those which address a single topic or issue from a variety of viewpoints or disciplines. Session proposals should be sent to AHEconference@ntu.ac.uk and should include:
•a short title (no more than 5 words)
•a description of the session which should be no more than one page
•the names of the proposed participants in the session
•an abstract for each paper to be included in the session
•the name and email address of the session organiser
The deadline for complete sessions is Sunday 30 January 2011.
Themes
We encourage proposals for themes which address a single topic or issue from a variety of viewpoints or disciplines. The conference committee will work with theme organisers, when constructing the conference programme, to construct a coherent list of sessions for the theme, and schedule these so that participants can follow the theme. Theme proposals should be sent to AHEconference@ntu.ac.uk and should include:
•a short title (no more than 5 words)
•a short description of the type of paper that would be suitable for inclusion in the theme
•the name and email address(es) of the theme organiser(s)
Themes, once agreed by the conference committee, will be posted on the website along with contact details for theme organisers up until the closing date for papers. When submitting paper proposals, authors will be invited to indicate for which theme, if any, they consider it suitable. Theme organisers will be asked to consider all such submissions for inclusion.
The deadline for themes is Sunday 30 January 2011.
Poster sessions
Poster sessions are intended to encourage new work by postgraduate or postdoctoral students, will depend on the number of submissions, and will be announced nearer the date of conference. If you wish your paper to be presented in a poster session, you need not provide a complete paper.
The deadline for poster sessions is Sunday 30 January 2011.
Deadlines
Abstracts for all papers - to be included in a theme, complete session or general conference session, and poster sessions: Sunday 30 January 2011
Proposal for complete sessions: Sunday 30 January 2011
Proposals for themes: Sunday 30 January 2011
All proposals and abstracts will be considered and notified as follows
Paper proposals will be notified: Monday 14 February 2011
Complete session proposals will be notified: Monday 14 February 2011
Theme proposals will be notified: Monday 14 February 2011
Refereed papers are to be submitted: Thursday 12 May 2011
Non-refereed papers are to be submitted: Thursday 26 May 2011
Deadline for presenters' registration: Monday 13 June 2011 (Papers from presenters who fail to register for the Conference by this deadline will be withdrawn)
Notes
Queries relating to the conference should be directed to AHEconference@ntu.ac.uk.
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