Economic Analysis of Regulation
Economic Analysis of Regulation supports researchers in economics and related fields through a conference showcasing studies of regulation to examine its costs, benefits, and design.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: February 9, 2027 (Paper submission, midnight ET) | May 7, 2027 (Conference)
Funding Amounts: Conference support from the Smith Richardson Foundation
Summary: A research conference showcasing empirical and theoretical studies of economic regulation’s costs, benefits, and design.
Key Information: Do not submit papers accepted for publication that will be published by May 2027.
Description
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), with support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, will convene a research conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 7, 2027. Organized by Amit Seru, Steve Cicala, and Craig Garthwaite, it brings together researchers across economics, including financial economics, and related fields such as law and political science.
The conference explores how regulation promotes social objectives while imposing costs on firms and individuals, and how regulatory design balances benefits, costs, and direct and indirect effects. The organizers invite empirical and theoretical research on any issue pertaining to economic regulation, with part of the program devoted to financial regulation. Interests include sector-specific and aggregate effects, cross-country comparisons, compliance costs, deregulation, alternative regulatory structures, and innovation.
