Society of Government Economists
sgeecon.bsky.social
Society of Government Economists
@sgeecon.bsky.social
SGE supports the professional development of government economists and economists interested in the economics of public policy.

www.sge-econ.org
SGE sponsored sessions at the ASSA meetings now available.

More info:👇

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American Economic Association
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October 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🎙️Webinars on government statistics:
NBER webinar, Advancing Economics Measurement
1/4
Advancing Economic Measurement, Fall 2025
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October 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
SAVE THE DATE!

The 2026 Society of Government Economists Annual Conference will be held at American University Washington College of Law on Friday, April 17, 2026.

More info 👇

Stay tuned for the Call for Papers!
Save the date! The SGE Annual Conference will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 – The Society of Government Economists
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September 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🌍 WEBINAR
The Global Economic Impacts of Tariff Wars

📅 Sept 17 | 12–1:30 PM ET
🎤 Dr. Warwick McKibbin (ANU, Peterson Institute, CEPR)

Learn how tariffs reshape economies worldwide-from inflation & employment to trade balances & financial markets-drawing on new Peterson Inst. research.
September 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
WEBINAR: Recent Research on Federal Student Loans NEXT WEEK!

Join Dr. Tomas Monarrez (Federal Reserve Bank) as he discusses research on federal student loans in the U.S.

🗓️September 3 | 12 - 1:30 pm ET

Zoom Webinar. Register ⬇️

#econsky #GovernmentEconomists #studentdebt
Recent Research on Federal Student Loans and Policy Implications – The Society of Government Economists
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August 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Reminder: our webinar on Central Bank Independence is coming up this week! Zoom registration info below.
💵 What’s the future of Central Bank Independence?

Dr. Ellen Meade (Duke Econ) will dig into the research, the Fed, and the legal backdrop of agency independence.
🗓️ June 24 | 7–8:30pm ET
🎥 Zoom webinar -- register below!
Can't wait to see you there!
#EconSky #CentralBanking #Fed
Whither Central Bank Independence? – The Society of Government Economists
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June 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
💵 What’s the future of Central Bank Independence?

Dr. Ellen Meade (Duke Econ) will dig into the research, the Fed, and the legal backdrop of agency independence.
🗓️ June 24 | 7–8:30pm ET
🎥 Zoom webinar -- register below!
Can't wait to see you there!
#EconSky #CentralBanking #Fed
Whither Central Bank Independence? – The Society of Government Economists
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June 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
ICYMI: a video of our seminar on the Fragility of the National Rail System to Environmental Conditions is available now on www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGy-.... 🚂#EconSky #GovernmentEconomists
The Fragility of the National Rail System to Environmental Conditions
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June 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
ICYMI: our seminar on Labor Unions in the 20th and 21st Century United States is now available.

👀Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA-w...
Labor Unions in the 20th and 21st Century United States
YouTube video by Society of Government Economists
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May 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
BREAKING NEWS: EXTENSION GRANTED

We are now accepting submissions until MAY 9th! We can't wait to hear your research ideas, so submit today!

Info here ⬇️
www.sge-econ.org/useful-links...
April 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
🚆WEBINAR: The Fragility of the National Rail System to Environmental Conditions

📅Friday May 9
⏰12 - 1:30 pm

Join us as Dr. Paul Chinowsky (University of Colorado – Boulder) explores how unexpected weather conditions impact the nation’s rail system.

#Webinar #GovernmentEconomists #EconSky
April 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thank you for participating, Jade! We appreciate your work and are looking forward to hearing more from you in the future. #EconSky
Last Friday, I presented my paper “Effects of the 1990s Welfare Reform on Intergenerational Mobility” at the @sgeecon.bsky.social 2025 Annual Conference. I had an amazing time learning and networking there—thank you to the organizing team for putting together this incredible event!
April 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
ATTN ECONOMISTS: Looking to advance your research?
Submit to SGE@ASSA Sessions before May 2nd!📝⭐️
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS: 2026 SGE@ASSA Sessions 📝

Now accepting submissions for sponsored sessions at the 2026 ASSA Meeting in Philadelphia (Jan 3–5, 2026). Share your research with leading economists and engage in critical policy discussions!

📅 Submit by: May 2, 2025
April 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Check out this CSWEP networking event: www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/co..., happening the evening before our SGE 2025 Annual Conference. #GovernmentEconomists #Networking
CSWEP DC
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March 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
⚠️ATTN: MENTAL HEALTH⚠️

The National Institute of Mental Health reports that mental health issues affect more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults.

It is critical to understand how these issues affect the economic decision-making of households.

Register for our webinar with Dr. Vicki Bogan to hear more!
📢WEBINAR: The Effects of Mental Health on Financial Decision-Making 💰🧠

📅 Wed Mar 19
⏰ 12 – 1:30 pm

How do mental health issues impact financial decisions & economic security? Join us with Dr. Vicki Bogan (Duke) as she explores the connection & policy implications.

Register now! ⬇️
The Effects of Mental Health on Financial Decision-Making and Implications for Policy – The Society of Government Economists
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March 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🚨 Jobs for Econ: Transitioning Sectors 🚨
Thinking of switching from gov to academia or industry? Join us for 2 panels w/ economists who’ve made the move!

📅 Panel 1: Mar 4@6 PM
🔹 Dr. Sarah Low (UIUC)
🔹 Dr. Kevin Rinz (Equitable Growth)
🔹 Dr. Marshall Drake (Capital One)
⬇️
February 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS: 2026 SGE@ASSA Sessions 📝

Now accepting submissions for sponsored sessions at the 2026 ASSA Meeting in Philadelphia (Jan 3–5, 2026). Share your research with leading economists and engage in critical policy discussions!

📅 Submit by: May 2, 2025
February 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
📢 Call for Nominations: SGE Board of Directors 📢

The SGE Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for Board of Director positions! If you’re an active SGE member, consider stepping up!

📅 Nominate by: Mar 3

📩 Submit via email: elections@sge-econ.org

📊 Election Dates: Mar 13 – 27
February 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
📢WEBINAR: The Effects of Mental Health on Financial Decision-Making 💰🧠

📅 Wed Mar 19
⏰ 12 – 1:30 pm

How do mental health issues impact financial decisions & economic security? Join us with Dr. Vicki Bogan (Duke) as she explores the connection & policy implications.

Register now! ⬇️
The Effects of Mental Health on Financial Decision-Making and Implications for Policy – The Society of Government Economists
www.sge-econ.org
February 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚗🔋 WEBINAR 🔜
The Future of Auto Manufacturing in North America

📈 EVs are on the rise—But what does this mean for the industry's footprint?

Join us Wed, Feb 19, 12-1:30 PM ET, as we explore the shifting geography of the North American auto industry in the era of electrification.
February 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS! Let’s connect and shape the future of economics and policy!

📊 SGE 2025 Annual Conference
🗓️ April 4, 2025
📍 D.C.

Seeking abstracts for papers, posters, and sessions on labor, housing, health, inequality, trade, AI, & more!

📅 Submit by Fri, Jan 31, 2025

🔗 Info below:
Call for Papers: Society of Government Economists 2025 Annual Conference – The Society of Government Economists
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January 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
🌟 Join SGE at the 2025 ASSA Conference! 🌟

The Society of Government Economists (SGE) has organized 7 sessions at the 2025 ASSA Conference!

📍 Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Room 15/16
📅 Friday, Jan 3 – Sunday, Jan 5
📋 Topics here: www.sge-econ.org/2025/01/01/s...
SGE sessions at ASSA 2025 in San Francisco – The Society of Government Economists
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January 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
JOB ALERT👨‍🏫‼
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) seeks PhD Research Economists for the Consumer Research Section in the Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP).

Candidates with a demonstrated interest in consumer & household finance issues are encouraged to apply.
November 22, 2024 at 5:59 PM
🚨🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY! 📝👥

The UCLA Dept of Public Policy has two open tenure-track ladder
faculty positions:
👉Economics Assistant Professor
👉Economics Associate Professor

Visit our website for more info and links to apply! www.sge-econ.org/job-bank/
Job Announcements – The Society of Government Economists
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October 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM
WEBINAR 🔜
Thurs, Nov 7: Labor Unions: Policy Development and Barriers to Organizing💼🛠️

Prof Danny Daneri of Syracuse University will explore incentive structures, the diff between public and private sector organizing🏢⚖️, and exclusions of certain industries from federal labor law⚙️📜

Info + Register 👇
Labor Unions in the 20th and 21st Century United States: Policy Development and Barriers to Organizing – The Society of Government Economists
www.sge-econ.org
October 19, 2024 at 6:01 PM