The Economic History Society of Southern Africa was formed in July 1980 ‘to promote the study of,
Economic history is the study of how economic phenomena evolved in the past. Analysis in economic history is undertaken using a combination of historical methods, statistical methods and by applying economic theory to historical situations. The topic includes business history and overlaps with areas of social history such as demographic history and labour history. Quantitative economic history is
15/04/2024
‘A tree without roots is just a piece of wood’ is an African proverb that sums up the importance of genealogy well. With the passing of Hans Heese, a great tree has fallen, one that was willing to challenge and redefine the myths of a nation’s history by searching for the truth.
A most dangerous profession On Hans Heese, genealogy and myth busting
25/04/2020
EHSSA is proud to announce a new Virtual Economic History of Developing Regions Seminar Series! Please join us for a wonderful series of online seminars:
Workshops and Conferences | Economic History Society of Southern Africa Economic History of Developing Regions Virtual Seminar Nonso Obikili When Women March: The 1929 Aba Women’s Tax Revolt, and Gender Gaps in Political
08/02/2019
Conference – African Economic History Network Annual Meeting of the AEHN is an annual gathering devoted to the discussion of work in progress in the economic history of (mostly Sub-Saharan) Africa.
24/01/2019
Call for Sessions – XIX World Economic History Congress – Paris First call for Sessions (closes on June 30, 2019) The 19th gathering of the World Economic History Congress will convene July 25 – 30, 2021 in Paris, France. The Executive Committee of the IEHA welcomes proposals from all members of the international economic history community, whatever their inst...
15/01/2019
One Question | 2018 World Economic History Congress at MIT In which many of the world's leading economic historians answer one question: "What is the most pressing global issue that would benefit from the insights of...
22/08/2018
Bursaries now available at Stellenbosch University.
03/08/2018
The next World Economic History Congress will be in... Paris!
XIX World Economic History Congress – Paris – July 25 – 30, 2021
03/07/2018
Public Lecture: The Data Revolution in African Economic History- NYC Public Lecture- Prof Johan Fourie from Stellenbosch University Lecture title: The Data Revolution in African Economic History On July 26th, Prof Johan Fourie will be presenting this guest lecture titled ‘The Data Revolution in African Economic History’ alongside his colleagues in New York City. ...
Vacancy details: Post-doc researcher Rural and Environmental History at Wageningen University & Research 1) Letter of motivation. Your letter should contain a brief synopsis of your education and research activities over the past three to five years.2) Your CV including a list of publications and courses taught. 3) One or two reference letters.4) A brief outline of your research agenda for the coming ...
19/02/2018
Annual Meeting of the AEHN – African Economic History Network Annual Meeting of the AEHN is an annual gathering devoted to the discussion of work in progress in the economic history of (mostly Sub-Saharan) Africa.
The Society's Annual General Meeting will take place in Room 207B of the Schumann building, Stellenbosch University at 16:00 on Tuesday, 24 October. All members are invited!
The final issue of the year is now available: