ASSA Survey Closes February 28

If you registered for the 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting, you were sent a short survey requesting information about your experience with the new activities, including the lightning rounds, mentoring/networking luncheon, and recent developments lecture series. The AEA is gathering feedback to consider what other changes, new activities, and engaging opportunities it could plan for future meetings to draw economists from all academic levels, fields, and organizations. The survey closes on February 28. Please check your email for the survey link. Contact assa@aeaweb.org if you have any questions.

Joint Report on Improving the Publication Process

In 2024, the AEA joined with the Econometric Society, European Economic Association, and Royal Economic Society to form an ad hoc multi-association committee (Guido Imbens (chair), Joseph Altonji, Kevin Lang, Erzo F.P. Luttmer, Imran Rasul, Stefanie Stantcheva, and Romain Wacziarg) to consider and make recommendations for improving journal processes in the economics profession. The committee has now released its report, “Improving the Publications Process in Economics,” which can be read at https://www.econometricsociety.org/uploads/documents/editorial/Improving Publication Process in Economics Report_2025.pdf. The report reflects the recommendations and ideas of the members of the ad hoc committee and is meant to encourage discussion. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the AEA or the other associations. The AEA will consider the recommendations at its next meeting of the executive committee in April, and would like to thank the ad hoc committee members for investing their time and efforts into this important matter.

Feel free to send comments to the committee at econjournalscommittee@gmail.com.

Plan Now to Apply and Nominate Others for the 2025 Fall Cycle Awards and Grants

Discover and learn more about the various awards and other opportunities created to increase diversity and inclusion and to recognize economists who have contributed to the profession through education and service. We encourage you to consider applying or nominating someone for these opportunities and other prestigious honors. Visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/honors-awards for information on AEA honors and awards. For AEA grant opportunities and other awards, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/csmgep/diversity-initiatives.

Ombuds Services Available to Members

Ombuds Team

The Ombuds program available to members features an independent team of three professionals from MWI with a range of experiences and specialties. Members can select the Ombuds who best meets their needs. For more information, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/ombuds.

Reporting Lockbox

The Reporting Lockbox, a separate resource from the Ombuds Team, enables members who want to report circumstances or conduct that may violate the AEA’s policy against harassment, discrimination, and retaliation but do not wish to file a formal complaint at this time. Learn more about the Reporting Lockbox at https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/reporting-lockbox.

Member Workshops

The Ombuds Team provides workshops to members that are designed to provide information, skill development, and tools relating to conflict management and the Ombuds Team resource. Check out the next workshop, scheduled for March 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. EST, titled “Interactive Listening Skills.” Register for the workshop at https://mwi-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodO2oqD8rH9AMjhx7bLvheJrcA4tA1JLu#/registration. Check out the other upcoming workshops at https://www.mwi.org/aea-workshops.

Print-on-Demand Now Available for Members

As announced last year, the AEA has transitioned to digital journals only beginning February 2025. For members who are interested in purchasing a print copy of a particular journal issue, the Association has partnered with Sheridan Press for print-on-demand services. Links are provided on the landing page of each issue for purchasing through Sheridan Press. Print-on-demand services are available for members only.

Programs, Services, Resources and More!

Check out the programs, services, resources, and committees of the AEA in the resources section of the website, where you can view and download flyers and brochures. Go to https://www.aeaweb.org/resources/brochures. To stay informed, follow the AEA on BlueSky, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook to learn about programs, services, resources, AEA committees, important member announcements, and upcoming deadlines. For a list of accounts to follow, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/social