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2024 Best CEP Article Award Announced
2024 Best CEP Article Award Announced

The Editors of Contemporary Economic Policy are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Best Article Award! Congratulations to Ngoc Dao for her outstanding work. "Does a Requirement to Offer Retirement Plans Help Low-Income Workers Save for Retirement? Early Evidence from the OregonSaves... Continue Reading

Date posted05/31/2025


2024 CEP Outstanding Review Service Award
2024 CEP Outstanding Review Service Award

The CEP Editorial Board appreciates the work of the hundreds of referees that contribute to the review of research submitted to the journal each year. In an effort to recognize referees who provide especially thorough and thoughtful reports, the CEP Editorial Board recognizes Jakub Lonsky,... Continue Reading

Date posted05/31/2025


EI Thanks Co-Editor Steven Ongena
EI Thanks Co-Editor Steven Ongena

Steven Ongena, Professor of Banking in the Department of Finance at the University of Zurich, has served as a co-editor for Economic Inquiry for 9 years. During that time, he made decisions on over 200 manuscripts. His contribution to the journal has been outstanding and we thank you for your... Continue Reading

Date posted05/31/2025


Opportunities for Economists
Opportunities for Economists

Job postings, conference events, and more from WEAI's Institutional Members. If you have a posting you would like to have listed, become an Institutional Member and enjoy all the additional benefits as well. Contact membership@weai.org for more information. Continue Reading

Date posted02/28/2025


2025 Executive Board Election
2025 Executive Board Election

The WEAI Executive Board is pleased to announce the following candidates for office in the upcoming 2025 election: Nominee for Vice President: Thomas LemieuxProfessorVancouver School of Economics, University of British Columbia Learn More Nominee for Academic... Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2025


Professional Development Opportunities in 2025
Professional Development Opportunities in 2025

The 100th Annual Conference program features a series of sessions and opportunities promoting professional development. Join us in San Francisco, June 20-24. You won't want to miss it! Replication Games | pre-conference workshop June 19th Co-hosted with The Institute for Replication Conference... Continue Reading

Date posted02/27/2025


2024 EI Outstanding Review Service Award
2024 EI Outstanding Review Service Award

The EI Editorial Board appreciates the work of the hundreds of referees that contribute to the review of research submitted to the journal each year. In an effort to recognize referees who provide especially thorough and thoughtful reports, the EI Editorial Board recognizes Matias Cortes, York... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


2024 Best EI Article Award Announced
2024 Best EI Article Award Announced

The Editors of Economic Inquiry are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Best Article Award! Congratulations to Dreber, Johannesson, and Yang for their outstanding work. "Selective reporting of placebo tests in top economics journals" Anna Dreber, Stockholm School of... Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2025


CEP Welcomes New Co-Editor Alicia Plemmons
CEP Welcomes New Co-Editor Alicia Plemmons

Dr. Alicia Plemmons did a great job as guest co-editor for the January 2025 special issue: Scope of Practice Regulation in Medical Licensure, so much so that she was invited and has graciously accepted the position of CEP's newest co-editor! Dr. Plemmons is an Assistant Professor in the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


EI Welcomes New Co-Editor Kevin Schnepel
EI Welcomes New Co-Editor Kevin Schnepel

Dr. Kevin Schnepel is an Associate Professor at Simon Fraser University working across several fields of applied microeconomics. Dr. Schnepel's research utilizes large administrative data sets to inform policy makers about the impact of health, environmental, social, and criminal justice policies... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


EI Thanks Specialized Co-Editor Andrew Caplin
EI Thanks Specialized Co-Editor Andrew Caplin

Andrew Caplin, Professor of Economics at New York University, has served as a specialized co-editor for Economic Inquiry for an incredible tenure of 17 years. During that time, he made 183 decisions on 126 separate manuscripts. His contribution to the journal has been outstanding. We thank... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


CEP Feature: "The pharmacist will see you now: Pharmacist prescriptive authority and access to care"
CEP Feature: "The pharmacist will see you now: Pharmacist prescriptive authority and access to care"

The CEP Editors invite you to browse this January 2025 special issue: SCOPE OF PRACTICE REGULATION IN MEDICAL LICENSURE! Featured article: "The pharmacist will see you now: Pharmacist prescriptive authority and access to care" Shishir Shakya, Appalachian State University, Boone, North... Continue Reading

Date posted01/31/2025