Welcome to our website! The goal of this conference is to enhance diversity within the field of international economics by providing a forum to present work and receive constructive feedback and mentorship. We hope the conference will also foster meaningful connections between junior and senior participants.
All faculty and researchers are welcome to attend.
We are pleased to invite submissions for the 7th edition of the WIE Conference.
The conference will be held in person at Duke University on November 5-6, 2026.
The program will feature:
Presentation of 7 selected papers
Dedicated discussants for each paper
A keynote lecture by Anusha Chari
A mentoring session bringing together senior economists, junior researchers, and graduate students
To submit a paper, please use the following link.
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026; Notification of Acceptance: Early summer 2026
The Organizing Committee:
Laura Castillo-Martinez (Duke University)
Mayara Felix (Yale University)
Stefania Garetto (Boston University)
Monica Morlacco (University of Southern California)
Ana Maria Santacreu (Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis)