Political economists study the interaction between political and economic variables (e.g., the political determinants of economic policy or development), and/or they apply methods developed in economics to the study of politics (e.g., the application of microeconomic models).  The centennial meeting seems to be a good point at which to evaluate the evolution and current status of the field.  Thus, in addition to proposals fitting the traditional political economy genre, I particularly welcome proposals with three foci.  First, I am interested in papers or panels that deal with the intellectual evolution of an area of political economy; these may include, for example, synthetic reviews or the re-visiting of classic problems.  Second, I will give priority to studies that (re-)examine the basic premises and/or methods used in political economy.  For example, these studies might examine rationality assumptions.  Third, in keeping with the theme of the conference, I welcome contributions explicitly aimed at studying democratic reforms and practices.  I also expect to receive proposals from each traditional sub-field and proposals that cut across these sub-fields.  Finally, I welcome full panel and roundtable proposals, as well as offers from people interested in serving as discussants.