Report of the Business Session at the SHE Conference
The threat imposed on heterodox economics by the Research Quality Framework (details of which are available on the SHE website) was discussed at great length. In order to actively engage in the debate, it was felt necessary to establish a structure around the Society of Heterodox Economists which would provide a formal body to lobby on behalf of heterodox economists.
A motion was put to the meeting and unanimously passed establishing a committee for SHE with a President, secretary and general committee. John King was elected President, Peter Kriesler secretary, and the committee will consist of a representative from each Australian university which has a heterodox presence.
It was agreed that annual prizes be awarded to the best honours and PhD thesis submitted in heterodox economics each year. Prizes were also to be considered for the best paper at the annual SHE Conference, and for the best paper by a graduate student. Details of these prizes will be circulated during 2007.
