Featured Events
CSWEP Reception to Honor 2023 Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin
Hosted by the Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession
Moderator: Erik Brynjolfsson, Stanford University
Panelists:
John Horton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tom Mitchell, Carnegie Mellon University
Larry Summers, Harvard University
Jaime Teevan, Microsoft
Inflation and the Macroeconomy
Moderator: Jason Furman, Harvard Kennedy School
Panelists:
Ben Bernanke, The Brookings Institution
John Cochrane, The Hoover Institution
Jason Furman, Harvard Kennedy School
Christina Romer, University of California, Berkeley
Advice on Publishing in Economics and Science Journals
Moderator: Nicholas Bloom, Stanford University
Panelists:
Mary-Elizabeth Sutherland, Springer Nature Group and
Editor of Nature
John List, University of Chicago and
Editor of the Journal of Political Economy
Erzo F.P. Luttmer, Dartmouth College and
Editor of the American Economic Review
Orley Ashenfelter, Emeritus Princeton University and
Editor of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Ben Bernanke’s Contributions to Economics
Moderator: Christina Romer, University of California, Berkeley
Panelists:
Mark Gertler, New York University
Alan Blinder, Princeton University
Emi Nakamura, University of California, Berkeley
Peter L. Rousseau, Vanderbilt University
AEA Poster Session
Over 200 visual summaries of recent economic research will be on display at the poster session throughout the conference.
Presenters will be available for discussion and questions on January 3 and 4 from 1 pm – 2 pm.
New This Year!
AEA Recent Developments Series
The new AEA Recent Developments Series incorporates continuing education into the annual meeting program.
“Recent Developments in Experimental Economics and Field Experiments”
Sendil Mullainathan, University of Chicago
“Recent Developments in Research on Cities, Housing, and Spatial Sorting”
Rebecca Diamond, Stanford University
Juan Carlos Suárez Serrato, Stanford University
“The Future of Working from Home (AEA Recent Developments Lecture)”
Nicholas Bloom, Stanford University
“Recent Developments in the Estimation of Causal Effects with Panel Data”
Guido Imbens, Stanford University
“Recent Developments in Macro Labor Lecture”
Ayşegül Şahin, Princeton University
“Recent Developments in Macroeconomics with Heterogeneous Agents”
Ludwig Straub, Harvard University
“Recent Developments in Econometrics Lecture”
Isaiah Andrews, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“Recent Developments in Research on Gender, Violence, and Harassment”
Abi Adams, Oxford University
Lightning Round Sessions
The AEA is introducing 15 lightning round sessions to its program this year to shine a spotlight on many economic viewpoints, encourage conversation, and promote peer-to-peer networking. Planned topics for the sessions include:
- Demographic Economics
- Econometric Methods
- Economic History
- Economics of Education
- Economics of Higher Education
- Empirical Development Economics
- Environmental Factors in Financial and Real Outcomes
- Health Economics
- Health Policies
- Industrial Organization
- International Trade
- Labor
- Monetary Policy, Asset Prices, and the Macroeconomy
- New Technologies and Innovation
- Political Economy
AEA Mentoring and Networking Luncheon
The AEA Mentoring and Networking Luncheon is designed to connect economists at all stages of their careers, including graduate students, with senior-level economists in their fields. Enjoy a buffet lunch while engaging in valuable discussions. Attendees will be seated at tables of ten, each with at least one senior-level economist, organized around various topics.
Awards
AEA Awards Ceremony
- John Bates Clark Medal
- AEA Distinguished Fellows
- AEA Distinguished Service Award
- Foreign Honorary Members
AEA Excellence Awards Ceremony
- AEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion
- AEJ Best Paper Awards
- AEA Distinguished Economic Education Award (AEA-CEE)
- Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize (CSMGEP)
- Departmental Seed Grants (CSMGEP)
- Professional Development Grant (CSMGEP)
- Award for Outstanding Research Paper in LGBTQ+ Economics (CSQIEP)
- Carolyn Shaw Bell Award (CSWEP)
- Elaine Bennett Research Prize (CSWEP)
Networking
ASSA Exhibit Hall
Visit the ASSA vendors, tailored to your professional needs:
- Academic Publishers
- Producers of Online Research Tools
- Survey Product Providers
- Textbook Publishers
- International Financial Institutions
- US Government Agencies
- Economics Associations
- Analytics Services
- Economics Honor Societies
- Statistical Software Providers
Wifi Cafe
Complimentary professional headshot
photos on Saturday
Free coffee in the morning and afternoon
Meeting Resources
Onsite Ombuds Any AEA member who believes they have suffered or witnessed harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, or has another member concern, is encouraged to contact a member of the Ombuds Team who will be onsite during the meeting.
Childcare
- An onsite childcare program is provided by KiddieCorp at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Registration and fee required.
- Nursing mother's room
Register at www.aeaweb.org/conference
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2025 AEA
Annual Meeting
Program Highlights
January 3-5 | San Francisco, CA
Featured Events
CSWEP Reception to Honor 2023 Nobel Laureate Claudia Goldin
Hosted by the Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession
Moderator:
Erik Brynjolfsson, Stanford University
Panelists:
John Horton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tom Mitchell, Carnegie Mellon University
Larry Summers, Harvard University
Jaime Teevan, Microsoft
Inflation and the Macroeconomy
Moderator:
Jason Furman, Harvard Kennedy School
Panelists:
Ben Bernanke, The Brookings Institution
John Cochrane, The Hoover Institution
Jason Furman, Harvard Kennedy School
Christina Romer, University of California, Berkeley
Advice on Publishing in Economics and Science Journals
Moderator:
Nicholas Bloom, Stanford University
Panelists:
Mary-Elizabeth Sutherland, Springer Nature Group and
Editor of Nature
John List, University of Chicago and
Editor of the Journal of Political Economy
Erzo F.P. Luttmer, Dartmouth College and
Editor of the American Economic Review
Orley Ashenfelter, Emeritus Princeton University and
Editor of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Ben Bernanke’s Contributions to Economics
Moderator:
Christina Romer, University of California, Berkeley
Panelists:
Mark Gertler, New York University
Alan Blinder, Princeton University
Emi Nakamura, University of California, Berkeley
Peter L. Rousseau, Vanderbilt University
AEA Poster Session
Over 200 visual summaries of recent economic research will be on display at the poster session throughout the conference.
Presenters will be available for discussion and questions on January 3 and 4 from 1 pm – 2 pm.
New This Year!
AEA Recent Developments Series
The new AEA Recent Developments Series incorporates continuing education into the annual meeting program.
“Recent Developments in Experimental Economics and Field Experiments”
Sendil Mullainathan, University of Chicago
“Recent Developments in Research on Cities, Housing, and Spatial Sorting”
Rebecca Diamond, Stanford University
Juan Carlos Suárez Serrato, Stanford University
“The Future of Working from Home (AEA Recent Developments Lecture)”
Nicholas Bloom, Stanford University
“Recent Developments in the Estimation of Causal Effects with Panel Data”
Guido Imbens, Stanford University
“Recent Developments in Macro Labor Lecture”
Ayşegül Şahin, Princeton University
“Recent Developments in Macroeconomics with Heterogeneous Agents”
Ludwig Straub, Harvard University
“Recent Developments in Econometrics Lecture”
Isaiah Andrews, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
“Recent Developments in Research on Gender, Violence, and Harassment”
Abi Adams, Oxford University
Lightning Round Sessions
The AEA is introducing 15 lightning round sessions to its program this year to shine a spotlight on many economic viewpoints, encourage conversation, and promote peer-to-peer networking. Planned topics for the sessions include:
- Demographic Economics
- Econometric Methods
- Economic History
- Economics of Education
- Economics of Higher Education
- Empirical Development Economics
- Environmental Factors in Financial and Real Outcomes
- Health Economics
- Health Policies
- Industrial Organization
- International Trade
- Labor
- Monetary Policy, Asset Prices, and the Macroeconomy
- New Technologies and Innovation
- Political Economy
AEA Mentoring and Networking Luncheon
The AEA Mentoring and Networking Luncheon is designed to connect economists at all stages of their careers, including graduate students, with senior-level economists in their fields. Enjoy a buffet lunch while engaging in valuable discussions. Attendees will be seated at tables of ten, each with at least one senior-level economist, organized around various topics.
Awards
AEA Awards Ceremony
- John Bates Clark Medal
- AEA Distinguished Fellows
- AEA Distinguished Service Award
- Foreign Honorary Members
AEA Excellence Awards Ceremony
- AEA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion
- AEJ Best Paper Awards
- AEA Distinguished Economic Education Award (AEA-CEE)
- Andrew Brimmer Undergraduate Essay Prize (CSMGEP)
- Departmental Seed Grants (CSMGEP)
- Professional Development Grant (CSMGEP)
- Award for Outstanding Research Paper in LGBTQ+ Economics (CSQIEP)
- Carolyn Shaw Bell Award (CSWEP)
- Elaine Bennett Research Prize (CSWEP)
Networking
Relax, meet with colleagues, and build your professional network!
Welcome Reception
Thursday, January 2
7:00 pm
Complimentary drink ticket
heavy hor d'oeurves,
and souvenir ASSA 2025
conference bag
Additional
Opportunities
AEA Committee on Economic
Education Friends Reception
CSMGEP/NAE/ASHE/AERIP Reception
CSQIEP Cocktail Reception
CSWEP Mentoring Breakfast
for Junior Economists
CSWEP Open Meeting Space
CSWEP-SSRC Women in
Economics RCT Consortium
ASSA Exhibit Hall
Visit the ASSA vendors, tailored to your professional needs:
- Academic Publishers
- Producers of Online Research Tools
- Survey Product Providers
- Textbook Publishers
- International Financial Institutions
- US Government Agencies
- Economics Associations
- Analytics Services
- Economics Honor Societies
- Statistical Software Providers
Wifi Cafe
Complimentary professional headshot photos on Saturday
Free coffee in the morning and afternoon
Meeting Resources
Onsite Ombuds Any AEA member who believes they have suffered or witnessed harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, or has another member concern, is encouraged to contact a member of the Ombuds Team who will be onsite during the meeting.
Childcare
- An onsite childcare program is provided by KiddieCorp at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. Registration and fee required.
- Nursing mother's room