Society for Social and Economic History

Since 1961, the GSWG has promoted research in social and economic history and represented the discipline in public life and in dialogue with education policy-makers.

Every two years in spring, the field comes together at our working conference, where we also award the Friedrich Lütge Prize for the best dissertation.

Next working conference

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32nd Working Conference / 7th Congress 2027

“Turning Points in the Global Economy”

17 to 19 March 2027 · Bayreuth

Also: Doctoral Workshop · 16 March 2027 Call for papers (PDF in German) Call for papers (PDF in English)

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The GSWG at a glance

About the GSWG

The Society’s purpose and its history since 1961.

Friedrich Lütge Prize

Awarded for the best dissertation in social and economic history.

Expertise

Specialists for media enquiries, interviews and historical projects.

Publications

The proceedings of our working conferences and further publications.

Emporion

Long-term preservation of research data in social and economic history.

Women in Economic History

Increasing the number of women scholars in economic and social history.

Become a member

Support social and economic history: membership is open to individuals and institutions, and the annual fee is €20.

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