The legacy of neoliberalism and challenges of globalisation have led to an increased awareness of the economic across the social sciences and society more generally. In the debates that are emerging, heterodox economists are well-placed to contribute. Open to transdisciplinary analyses, heterodox economics is able to bring new and progressive perspectives and policies to bear on the pressing economic and social problems facing society.

This conference aims to respond to such opportunities by opening up the terrain of economics on two fronts:

FIRST, from within economics. We encourage the submission of papers examining issues and deploying approaches neglected by the current orthodoxy, demonstrating the vitality of heterodox economics and its continued relevance to contemporary social questions.

SECOND, by going beyond the narrow academic boundaries that define modern "economics." We invite papers that encourage dialogue between the various social sciences on a range of contemporary social issues.

As popular discontent is increasing about rising inequalities and uncertainties in the global economy, traditional economics is found wanting in providing an adequate understanding or response. In this spirit, the conference provides a forum for advancing new ideas on how to take heterodox political economy forward in theoretical and policy debates. Above all, it aims to demonstrate the continuing relevance of political economy to those within and without modern economics.

We are happy to accept papers on these and other themes from a heterodox perspective.

Please send an abstract of up to 1000 words by 31 March to ahe04@lubs.leeds.ac.uk; or by post to

AHE 2004
c/o Serap Kayatekin
Leeds University Business School
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT
United Kingdom

All abstracts will be considered by the AHE Committee. To see details of previous meetings, or keep up-to-date with the 2004 conference and other AHE activities, please visit the AHE web site: www.hetercon.com

January 13, 2004.