1999 Value Theory Mini-Conference: Deepening The Dialogues Bostol,USA, 12-14 March 1999
The principal justification which economics offers for excluding its foremost critic, Karl Marx, is the proposition that, whatever the merits of his contribution on individual issues, his concept of value is invalid because it leads to internal inconsistencies. A growing body of independent research shows that this argument is no longer sustainable
This is the sixth "New Directions in Value/Price Theory" mini-conference, organised by the International Working Group on Value Theory (IWGVT). It will be held as part of the Eastern Economic Association (EEA) conference in Boston, USA in March 1999
The major objective is to deepen the dialogues begun in the first five conferences, and encourage direct engagement between theoretical perspectives and in-depth examination of existing controversies, at the 1999 conference:
Panelists will present completed papers only (except at roundtables), which will be circulated to panelists well before the conference to allow for comment and engagement. A 15-minute norm for presentations will allow for more dialogue. To deepen existing discussions the organisers are departing from a common academic practice: they "strongly encourage papers that revisit contributions at past IWGVT mini-conferences, particularly 1998. Can you say something you've already said more effectively? If so, we will do our best to ensure it is listened to."
Final acceptance is conditional on provision of a completed paper for which the deadline is November 1st. The
IWGVT is run on a voluntary basis and its costs greatly exceed its income. Due to limited financial resources, you must send a submission fee with your paper.
This is $US20 or £15 ($10/£7 for low- waged). Checks payable in US dollars should be made out to Andrew Kliman;
checks payable in UK pounds should be made out to Alan Freeman.
Contact <value.theory@greenwich.ac.uks
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