The History of Economics Society is accepting nominations for its annual JOSEPH DORFMAN
BEST DISSERTATION AWARD for dissertations in history of economic thought. 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 selection committee considers only nominated dissertations. All dissertations in the
history of economic thought and methodology completed during the last academic year
(September 2004 to August 2005) are eligible. The winner will receive a stipend of $500
plus travel expenses up to $500 to attend the presentation at the Society's annual
conference (23-26 June 2006).
To nominate and then submit a dissertation, contact the 2005-06 chair of the committee,
Nicola Giocoli ([log in to unmask]) by December 1, 2005.
Dorfman Prize Committee: Nicola Giocoli (chair), Carl Wennerlind, James Henderson.
Nicola Giocoli