The Economics of Firearm Markets, Crime, and Gun Violence
The National Bureau of Economic Research supports research on the economics of firearm markets, crime, and gun violence in the US, inviting empirical and theoretical studies for a dedicated conference.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: October 28, 2026: Paper submission deadline (papers must be uploaded by 11:59pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Travel costs for up to two authors per accepted paper are covered; no direct research funding or honorarium.
Summary: Supports research and conference participation on the economics of firearm markets, crime, and gun violence in the US.
Description
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is organizing a research conference to explore the economics of firearm markets, crime, and gun violence in the United States. The initiative aims to deepen understanding of the social costs, regulatory impacts, supply factors, and broader societal effects of firearms and gun-related crime. The conference welcomes empirical and theoretical research from a wide range of economic subfields, including industrial organization, labor, law and economics, health, and public finance. Both established and early-career scholars—including those not affiliated with NBER—are encouraged to submit papers addressing the determinants and consequences of gun violence, the impact of public policy, and the evolving landscape of firearm regulation.
