Journal of Economic Perspectives
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Lessons for Expanding the Share of Disadvantaged Students in Economics from the AEA Summer Program at Michigan State University
Journal of Economic Perspectives
vol. 38,
no. 3, Summer 2024
(pp. 191–208)
(Complimentary)
Abstract
Since 1974, the American Economic Association Summer Training Program has provided training and mentoring to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in economics. The aim of the program is to encourage and prepare these students to apply to PhD programs in economics and ultimately to increase diversity in the profession. The program has been hosted by different universities over the years. This paper provides insights and lessons learned from the program's tenure at Michigan State University from 2016 to 2020. In addition to discussing the structure and outcomes of the program, we provide advice to students, faculty, and potential hosts who may be interested in the AEA Summer Program or similar programs.Citation
Cook, Lisa D., and Christine Moser. 2024. "Lessons for Expanding the Share of Disadvantaged Students in Economics from the AEA Summer Program at Michigan State University." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 38 (3): 191–208. DOI: 10.1257/jep.38.3.191Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- A11 Role of Economics; Role of Economists; Market for Economists
- A23 Economic Education and Teaching of Economics: Graduate
- I23 Higher Education; Research Institutions
- J15 Economics of Minorities, Races, Indigenous Peoples, and Immigrants; Non-labor Discrimination
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