Joan Robinson Prize
The Joan Robinson Prize, named in memory of Joan Violet Robinson, is awarded annually to the best paper published in the Review of Political Economy by a young scholar (PhD candidates and scholars up to five years after the completion of their PhD).
The prize honors the legacy of Joan Robinson, a key figure in post-Keynesian and Cambridge economics. In the 1950s, Robinson contributed to its theoretical foundations, and in the early 1970s, she played a crucial role in its institutionalization (Rochon, 2023). Her seminal work, The Accumulation of Capital, remains a cornerstone in the field, addressing various topics such as production techniques, monetary issues, distribution, and growth - topics that continue to be relevant for post-Keynesian economists today. Her contributions to the 'Cambridge controversy' challenged neoclassical views on capital and distribution, revealing their theoretical inconsistencies.
The scientific committee responsible for adjudicating the prize for the best academic paper published by a young scholar will consist of one editor of the Review of Political Economy and two senior scholars from the journal's Advisory Board.
To be eligible for the prize, articles must be single-authored or if co-authored, all authors must meet the requirements of a young scholar. In that case, the prize will be equally shared among authors.
The award includes a financial prize of £1000, generously sponsored by Taylor & Francis.