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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.
2019 Mid-career Breakfast

2019 CSWEP Peer Mentoring Breakfast for Mid-Career Economists

In case you missed it: 

Melissa Dell is named the 2018 Elaine Bennett Research Prize recipient. Click here to see the video of her talk.

Dr. Rohini Pande is named the 2018 Carolyn Shaw Bell Award recipient. Click here to see the video of her talk.

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.