Demographic Forces and US Labor Market Dynamics
NBER seeks research papers on how demographic trends like aging, immigration, and labor force changes influence US wage growth and labor market dynamics.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Paper submission deadline (papers must be uploaded by 11:59 pm Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Travel and hotel covered for one author per accepted paper; no direct research funding.
Summary: Supports research on how demographic changes impact wage growth, employment, and labor market dynamics in the US.
Key Information: Papers accepted for publication by March 2027 are not eligible for submission.
Description
This grant opportunity, organized by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and supported by the Smith Richardson Foundation, solicits research papers for presentation at a conference focused on how demographic forces—such as population aging, immigration, labor force participation, and birth rates—shape US labor market outcomes. The program aims to highlight recent studies examining the interplay between demographic trends and wage growth, employment patterns, job mobility, and the broader structure of the US workforce. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, aggregate wage growth, employment dynamics, job creation and turnover, career trajectories, fertility trends, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work, and implications for firms.
