AEA Annual Elections

The Nominating Committee, consisting of Christina Romer (Chair), Nicholas Bloom, David Cutler, Judith Hellerstein, Nancy Qian, Melvin Stephens, Jr., Omari Swinton, and Abigail Wozniak submitted its nominations for vice presidents and elected members of the Executive Committee on April 18. The Electoral College, consisting of the Nominating Committee and the Executive Committee's voting members together, then selected the nominee for president-elect.

The 2025 slate of candidates for 2026 officers is:

President-elect
Janice C. Eberly

Vice Presidents
Susanto Basu
Dirk Bergemann
Rachel E. Kranton
James H. Stock

Executive Committee Members
Patrick Bayer
Kimberly Clausing
Christopher Taber
Angelino Viceisza

Please watch for more information on the candidates. Balloting opens August 1, 2025.

New Editor Appointed for American Economic Journal: Applied Economics

The AEA Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond Fisman of Boston University as the new lead editor for the AEJ: Applied Economics beginning January 2026. Professor Fisman was appointed after an extensive search that included input from the membership. The Association thanks outgoing AEJ: Applied Economics Editor Benjamin Olken for his outstanding efforts devoted to making the journal among the most respected scholarly outlets in economics.

Don't Miss the Upcoming Workshop Presented by AEA Ombuds Team

The next one-hour workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 3:00 p.m. EST via Zoom and will be led by the Ombuds team at MWI. This workshop is designed to help members understand how ombuds can support members who experience sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The workshop will also provide an overview of the Reporting Lockbox. To register for the workshop, visit https://mwi-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/PxcqajxaRsmxw9E-0Pd3TQ#/registration.

The Ombuds program features an independent team of professionals with a range of experiences and specialties. Members can select the Ombuds who best meet their needs. For more information, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/ombuds.

Programs, Services, Resources and More!

Check out the programs, services, resources, and committees of the AEA in the resources section of the website where you can view and download flyers and brochures. Go to https://www.aeaweb.org/resources/brochures. To stay informed, follow the AEA on BlueSky, X, and Facebook to learn about programs, services, resources, AEA committees, important member announcements, and upcoming deadlines. For a list of accounts to follow, visit https://www.aeaweb.org/social.