6th International Workshop on Institutional Economics

[Geoff Hodgson <g.m.hodgson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

An invitation to participate in the

SIXTH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMICS

"THE NATURE AND EVOLUTION OF INSTITUTIONS"

Organised by the Centre for Research in Institutional 
Economics,

University of Hertfordshire, UK.

Speakers include: John Searle (University of California at Berkeley ),
Margaret Archer (University of Warwick), Viktor Vanberg (University of
Freiburg), Tony Lawson (University of Cambridge), Thorbjørn Knudsen
(University of Southern Denmark), and Geoff Hodgson (University of
Hertfordshire).

This residential workshop will be held in
Offley Place, Great Offley, Hertfordshire, UK
 
30 June - 2 July 2004

This residential workshop is designed to provide in-depth discussion of
cutting-edge issues in institutional economics, in a forum that permits
the attention to detail and definition that is often lacking in larger,
conference-style events. The expected maximum number of participants is
45. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

Great Offley is a beautiful Hertfordshire village, in between Hitchin and
Luton. It is a 4-mile taxi ride from London Luton Airport (with cheap
flights by Easyjet - see www.easyjet.com) and a 3-mile taxi ride from
Hitchin railway station (with regular trains from London Kings Cross).
There are regular bus services connecting London Luton Airport with
London Heathrow and London Stansted airports.
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"THE NATURE AND EVOLUTION OF INSTITUTIONS"

DRAFT PROGRAMME

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WEDNESDAY 30 JUNE 2004

14.30 Registration and Reception

16.00 Opening and Welcome

16.15-18.00 Session 1: John Searle (University of California at Berkeley
) The Ontology of Institutions

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THURSDAY 1 JULY 2004

09.00-10.45 Session 2: Margaret Archer (University of Warwick) Structure,
Agency and the Morphogenesis of Social Institutions

10.45 Coffee

11.15-13.00 Session 3: Viktor Vanberg (University of Freiburg) Rules and
Institutions

13.00 Lunch

14.00-15.45 Session 4: Tony Lawson (University of Cambridge) What is an
Institution?

15.45 Tea

16.15-18.00 Session 5: Geoff Hodgson (University of Hertfordshire) Types
of Institution: Language, Orders and Organizations

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FRIDAY 2 JULY 2004

09.00-10.45 Session 6: Thorbjørn Knudsen (University of Southern Denmark)
The Replication of Habits

10.45 Coffee

11.15-13.00 Session 7: Round Table Discussion with Margaret Archer, Geoff
Hodgson, Thorbjørn Knudsen, Tony Lawson, John Searle, and Viktor
Vanberg

13.00 Lunch

End of Workshop

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For further information, see our web site on
http://www.herts.ac.uk/business/esst/Staff/g-hodgson/CRIE.htm
or go to
http://www.herts.ac.uk/business
and either click on Research or find Geoff Hodgsons web site in the
directory of staff

Please note that places and local accommodation are both limited and you
are asked to book your place in the workshop, as well as your local
accommodation as soon as possible.
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COSTS:

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STANDARD RATE:
Attendance, accommodation (single bedroom) and all meals and refreshments
from 16.00 on 31 June to 14.00 on 2 July - 270 GBP

REDUCED RATE:
For a limited number of people on low incomes and without any other
financial support, these costs will be reduced to the following:
Attendance, accommodation (shared bedroom) and all meals and refreshments
from 16.00 on 31 June to 14.00 on 2 July - 120 GBP

NON-RESIDENTIAL RATES:
Attendance and refreshments from 16.00 on 31 June to 14.00 on 2 July -
100 GBP

Residential prices include accommodation breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea
and coffee. Non-residential prices do not include meals. In the event of
cancelled attendance, a 30GBP administration charge will be deducted from
any refunds.

No reduced fees are available for part attendance at the
workshop.

Those wishing to apply for low-income rates should send a letter or
email, briefly outlining your financial circumstances, to Geoff Hodgson
(g.m.hodgson@xxxxxxxx.uk -
mailing address below). You should explain your financial circumstances
and confirm that there is no possibility of adequate financial support
from your own institution. This information will be treated in the
strictest confidence.

The above costs apply also to members of, and students at, the University
of Hertfordshire, who are advised to claim these expenses from their own
departmental account.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

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To reserve a place on the workshop, please send a cheque, international
money order, or full credit card details, for the full amount required in
Sterling, plus a completed application (see below) to:

Susanne Jennings
<s.2.jennings@xxxxxxxxxxx>,
Research Administrator, University of Hertfordshire Business School,
Mangrove Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8QF, UK

Reduced rate applications for those on low incomes require prior approval
from Geoff Hodgson (see COSTS above).

Cheques should be made payable to "University of
Hertfordshire"

APPLICATION:

The cheque should be sent to Susanne Jennings (address above) accompanied
with a letter with the following information:
Your surname:
Your first name(s):
Your institution:
Your email address:
Your preferred mailing address:
Your telephone number(s):
Your fax number:
Your dietary limitations or preferences:
Indicate whether you wish to be resident or non-resident.

Non-residential status is designed for those living in commutable
distance from Hitchin or Luton. Otherwise, full residence is advised,
because of the taxi costs and the limited alternative accommodation in
the area. The booking of any such alternative accommodation is the
responsibility of participants themselves.

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I hope very much that you will be able to participate in this
event.

Geoff Hodgson
Research Professor
The Business School, University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland Campus,
Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, UK

<g.m.hodgson@xxxxxxxxxxx>

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Geoff Hodgson
Research Professor
University of Hertfordshire
www.herts.ac.uk/business
www.geoffrey-hodgson.ws
Mailing Address:
Malting House, 1 Burton End, West Wickham, Cambridge CB1 6SD
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