====================== HES POSTING =================== Jonathon Mote wrote: > Some didn't >play along and are now teaching at smaller schools and colleges (not a bad >thing in my estimation, but many would consider that not "on the fast >track."). In my case, I chose to quit the discipline of economics and >pursue sociology (where I can actually look at real economies, as opposed >to modeled ones). > >This makes me think about Klamer and Colander's book. It would be >interesting to see a followup which tracks the career paths of those >surveyed for the book. I bet we would see patterns similar to my >anectdotal observations. For what it's worth, Klamer and Colander make a couple of off the cuff remarks about George Mason University being one place where some diversity of approach was tolerated, if not encouraged. Having been a grad student there at the time that Colander and Klamer visited and interviewed us, I can tell you that I have indeed followed the small college path and am happily employed and tenured at St. Lawrence University. I think this is not a bad path for those who don't wish to "play the game." I get opportunities to both teach economics and interact with colleagues in related disciplines. I have published enough to be treated with some respect, and at least a little bit of the material rewards that go with it. But most important - I have near total freedom (even before tenure) to pursue the kind of economics that I think is best. That freedom is invaluable, and important for my mental health! I don't think St. Lawrence is unique in this regard and I too would be interested to see whether others who were uncomfortable with "the game" in grad school have chosen the small college/liberal arts path. Steven Horwitz Department of Economics St. Lawrence University ============ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ============ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]