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HES Honors


The Society bestows the honor of "Distinguished Fellow" on those who have contributed a lifetime of study to the history of economics. It also presents annually three awards: the Joseph Dorfman Award for the Best Dissertation in the History of Economics; the Best Article in the History of Economics Award, and the Joseph J. Spengler Award for the Best Book in the History of Economics. Information about these honors, a list of past recipients, and the contact person for nominations can be found on the following pages:

Distinguished Fellow of the Society

Joseph Dorfman Award for the Best Dissertation in the History of Economics

Award for the Best Article in the History of Economics

Joseph J. Spengler Award for the Best Book in the History of Economics