February 15, 2019

To: Members of the American Economic Association
From: Peter L. Rousseau, Secretary-Treasurer
Subject: Call for Papers and Other Announcements

Call for Sessions and Papers for the 2020 AEA Meeting. The deadline for submissions to be considered for the January 2020 AEA Meeting program in San Diego is April 1, 2019 for individual papers and April 15, 2019 for complete sessions. The submission portal will open on March 1, 2019 at https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/submissions.

Enhanced Poster Presentations at the 2020 San Diego meetings. The AEA is planning another enhanced poster session in which accepted posters will remain posted during the entire conference. Poster sessions will be selected from individual papers submitted through the portal that have agreed to be considered for a poster session. Posters should be self-explanatory so they can be read without the author present. The AEA will offer some help in arranging the printing of posters.

Econ-Harmony helps prospective individual paper submitters for the AEA Annual Meetings find others with similar interests who might join them to form a complete session submission, and provides an opportunity to volunteer as a session chair. Thirty-one percent of submitted complete sessions and 10% of submitted individual papers appeared in sessions on the 2019 AEA Annual Meeting Program. Econ-Harmony is now open at https://www.aeaweb.org/econ-harmony/.

Over 12,500 people registered for the annual ASSA meeting this year in Atlanta. Get an inside look at some of the 2019 sessions, attendees, content and lively discussions on the AEA website.

Webcasts of selected ASSA 2019 sessions include:

• AEA Presidential Address - "Public Debt and Low Interest Rates" (Olivier Blanchard)
• AEA Awards Ceremony (Ben Bernanke)
• Richard T. Ely Lecture - "Work of the Past, Work of the Future" (David Autor)
• Nobel Laureate Luncheon honoring Richard Thaler from University of Chicago (Ben Bernanke presiding, Stefano DellaVigna, Nicholas Barberis, and Daniel Kahneman)
• AEA/AFA Joint Luncheon - "The Impact of Machine Learning on Econometrics and Economics" (Susan Athey)
• 10^th Anniversary of the Financial Crisis: Joint Interview (Greg Ip presiding)
• The Future of the Global Economy: Integration or Fragmentation? (David Lipton presiding)
• Global Turmoil and the Developing World: The Next Two Decades (Shanta Devarajan presiding)
• How Can Economics Solve Its Gender Problem? (Betsey Stevenson presiding)
• Tax Policy and the Economy: An Early Look at the Economic Impact of TCJA (Kevin Hassett)
• U.S. Federal Reserve: Joint Interview (Neil Irwin presiding)

Go to https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/webcasts/2019. Webcasts from 2009 through 2019 are available to the public – compliments of the AEA. Webcasts for the Continuing Education Programs, including 2019, are also available at https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/cont-ed.

AEA Poster Session Videos feature AEA interviews with select 2019 poster presenters who discuss their research and the broader implications of their work. There are fifteen video highlights available in the 2019 series at https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/videos/2019.

Go to the ASSA Photo Gallery at https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/2019-photos for some interesting views of the meeting and view the 2019 Program at https://www.aeaweb.org/conference/2019/preliminary which includes session summaries and downloads.

Nominations for American Economic Journal Best Paper Awards are solicited. Awards will be announced in April 2019, selected from articles published in the 2016 - 2018 volumes of each AEJ. Nominate papers at https://www.aeaweb.org/aej/bestpapernominations.php by February 28, 2019.

The inaugural issue of AER: Insights is coming in June 2019! Submissions have been brisk in anticipation of the AEA's first new peer-reviewed journal since the four American Economic Journals launched over a decade ago. A list of articles accepted for publication in forthcoming issues of AER: Insights is now available on the AEA website. Visit https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/aeri/forthcoming.

The American Economic Journals will now consider papers previously reviewed by AER: Insights. Authors of manuscripts previously reviewed by these journals may request that, subject to the referees' agreement, the full correspondence files of the referees (including cover letters as well as referees' reports) be shared with the editors of the AEJ to which the author is applying, who will have the discretion to make a decision based on these reports or to request additional reports. For more details, please review the submission guidelines for the AEJs at https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/.

Committee on Economic Statistics (AEAStat) will sponsor three sessions on economic measurement at the January 2020 ASSA Meetings in San Diego. The Committee solicits both individual papers and proposals for sessions of three or four papers, with preference given to session proposals. The Committee is interested in receiving submissions in any area of economic data and statistics. One of the three sessions organized by the Committee will be published in the AEA Papers and Proceedings. For more information or a list of papers selected for past AEAStat sponsored sessions go to https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/economic-statistics/annual-meeting. Abstracts are due by April 1, 2019 to John Haltiwanger, Chair, Committee on Economic Statistics, at aeastat@aeapubs.org. Submissions should be PDF files and include name, institutional affiliation, and email address of all participants.

Committee on Economic Education (AEACEE) will sponsor a session of research papers on economic education at any level (undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, or pre-college) at the 2020 ASSA Meetings in San Diego. Papers from this session will appear in the AEA Papers and Proceedings, subject to editorial review and approval. To have a paper considered, submit an abstract of 250-500 words by March 15, 2019 to KimMarie McGoldrick, University of Richmond, kmcgoldr@richmond.edu. Abstracts should be written to convince the reader that papers are completed or in an advanced stage.

Committee on Economic Education (AEACEE) will sponsor a poster session at the 2020 ASSA Meetings in San Diego devoted to active learning strategies across the economics curriculum. Presenters will prepare large visual poster summaries of their work for an exhibit where presenters can interact directly with session participants. Presenters should emphasize the originality of their strategies for enhanced learning and provide sufficient information for session participants to apply the technique in the classrooms. Proposals should describe the teaching strategy and explain how it will be displayed on the poster. Posters marketing textbooks, commercial software or similar materials will not be considered. Proposals are limited to two pages and are due by April 5, 2019. Proposals should include full contact information for all authors. Please send proposals to Bill Goffe, Penn State University, bill.goffe@psu.edu.

Call for Proposals for potential Host School for the AEA Summer Program (AEASP). Since 1974, the AEA Summer Training Program has increased diversity in the field of economics by preparing talented undergraduates for doctoral programs in economics and related disciplines. AEASP is a prestigious program that enables students to develop and solidify technical skills in preparation for the rigors of graduate studies. For more information on the program, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aeasp. The AEA Committee on the Status of Minority Groups in the Economics Profession (CSMGEP) is accepting proposals from institutions interested in hosting this important program. If your institution is interested, please review guidelines for proposals at https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aeasp/hosting-applicant-guidelines.

The ninth annual AEA Conference on Teaching and Research in Economic Education (CTREE) is May 29 – May 31, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. The conference is hosted by the AEA Committee on Economic Education in conjunction with the Journal of Economic Education. Plenary talks will be given by Stephen Chew (Samford University), Robert Frank (Cornell University), Anne Winkler (University Missouri, St. Louis). A preliminary program, registration and housing information for the conference will be available at https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/economic-education/ctree/2019 beginning Feb 15th.

CTREE St. Louis Fed Pre-Conference Event: Fred and Econ Ed at the St. Louis Fed Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 12:30-6:30 p.m. The academic community is long familiar with the St. Louis Fed's commitment to economic education. This event will bring together a variety of Federal Reserve speakers and teaching professors to discuss strategies for improving economic instruction. Sessions will cover monetary policy in the 21^st century, making the most of FRED and FREDcast in the classroom, and using Excel to teach economics. Special sessions on women in economics and programming to support community college faculty will also be offered. A complimentary lunch will be served, and a reception will follow the day's events. Seating is limited and registration is required by May 22. For more information, contact Scott Wolla at scott.a.wolla@stls.frb.org.

The Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession (CSWEP) is charged with promoting the careers and monitoring the progress of professional women economists. Visit CSWEP.org for calls and announcements and to access archives of the CSWEP News archives. The News contains feature articles on professional development, best practices, and professional climate. Calls with fast approaching deadlines include a Call for Abstracts for CSWEP Paper Sessions at the 2020 AEA/ASSA Meetings. To become a CSWEP subscriber and receive announcements by email, contact info@cswep.org. Follow CSWEP on twitter @AEACSWEP.

EconTrack: Job Information Board is now providing job candidates with reliable information about the status of open positions during the annual job market cycle. This service is hosted by the AEA and is intended to provide verified and up-to-date information in a professional climate. We need your help to make it successful! Please encourage your recruiters and hiring teams to supply status information for open positions at your institution. Monitor the progress at http://www.aeaweb.org/econtrack.

Join the conversation at EconSpark! The AEA's economics discussion forum offers economists the opportunity to connect with peers, share relevant experiences, and exchange ideas within a professional environment. Now is the time to bring your distinctive viewpoint to the table at http://www.aeaweb.org/econspark.

Call for Artists. The program cover for the ASSA annual meeting often features artwork by economists or their spouses. Please contact us if you would like to see your artwork on a cover or have suggestions for future covers. Artwork can be provided in any medium that can be photographed. If selected, a color transparency, slide, or photograph (color or black and white) will be required. There is no remuneration, just the honor of having your work recognized. Send suggestions by August 15, 2019 to: gwyn.p.loftis@vanderbilt.edu or ASSA Cover, American Economic Association, 2014 Broadway, Suite 305, Nashville, TN 37203.