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American Political Economy (Section 54)

The purpose of this section is to facilitate and promote research in the emerging subfield of American Political Economy (APE)—the study of the interaction of capitalism and democracy (markets and politics) in the United States. The section facilitates panels exploring topics related to APE, recognizes quality scholarship in the APE subfield with awards and provides mentorship for younger scholars working in the APE subfield.

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Founded: 2022

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Section Awards

Section awards are presented during the APSA annual meeting awards ceremony. To learn more about any award listed, contact the award committee chair for the award.

 

Emerging Scholar in American Political Economy 

Given to a scholar not more than five years beyond the PhD who has made important contributions to the study of the American political economy. The award is focused on political scientists who study the United States, though comparative scholars who include the United States in their analyses are also eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged, but should include the name of at least one external reference. The award comes with a prize of $500. Nominations can be submitted at the following linkhttps://forms.gle/YUciiMWWdgoLjxnS8

Deadline for nominations: March 31, 2024

Award Committee

Name Affiliation
Devin Caughey (Chair)  Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Jamila Michener Cornell University 
Jacob Grumbach University of California, Berkeley

 

Best Dissertation on American Political Economy 

Given to a dissertation defended in the previous two calendar years (2022 or 2023) that makes an important contribution to the study of the American political economy. The award is focused on political scientists who study the United States, though comparative scholars who include the United States in their analyses are also eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged, but should include the name of at least one external reference. The award comes with a prize of $500. Nominations can be submitted at the following linkhttps://forms.gle/YUciiMWWdgoLjxnS8

Deadline for nominations: March 31, 2024

Award Committee

Name Affiliation
David Bateman (Chair)  Cornell University
Sidney Milkis University of Virginia
Amber Wichowsky Marquette University 

 


Best Paper on American Political Economy

Given to a paper presented on an APE organized section sponsored panel at the 2023 APSA Annual Meeting that makes an important contribution to the study of the American political economy. In this initial year, papers do not have to have been presented on panels sponsored by the Organized Section on American Political Economy. The award is focused on political scientists who study the United States, though comparative scholars who include the United States in their analyses are also eligible. Self-nominations are encouraged, but should include the name of at least one external reference. The award comes with a prize of $500. Nominations can be submitted at the following linkhttps://forms.gle/YUciiMWWdgoLjxnS8
Deadline for nominations: March 31, 2024

Award Committee

Name Affiliation

Joe Soss (Chair) 

University of Minnesota
Sarah Reckhow Michigan State University
Chris Witko Pennsylvania State University

 

All section 54. American Political Economy awards to-date »