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Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession

CSWEP is a standing committee of the American Economic Association charged with promoting the careers and monitoring the progress of women economists in academia, government agencies and elsewhere.

The CSWEP Chair is currently housed in the School of Management at Yale University.

Questions? Contact Lauren Lewis, CSWEP Committee Coordinator, info@cswep.org.


Yan Chen, 2019 Carolyn Shaw Bell Recipient

Dr. Yan Chen is named the 2019 Carolyn Shaw Bell Award recipient. Click here to visit the awards page for the full announcement.

CSWEP: About

CSWEP’s past and present–our mission, our history, what we do and who we are.

CSWEP: Programs

How can CSWEP help you? Resources, opportunities, events and professional development materials designed to promote the careers of women economists.

CSWEP: Survey & Annual Report

Women’s representation in economics has increased since CSWEP first surveyed economics departments regarding the gender composition of faculty in 1972. Since 1993, CSWEP has surveyed some 250 departments annually.

CSWEP News

Published three times yearly since 1972 and full of advice and information on how the profession works for all economists

CSWEP: Participate

The CSWEP Community welcomes you! Become a CSWEP Subscriber, view calls and announcements, participate in mentoring experiences and join the CSWEP Liaison Network.

CSWEP: Talks

Videos and audio of recent CSWEP talks, including some by Bell Award and Bennett Prize winners.