Tariffs and Economic Performance
Supports research on how recent US tariff changes affect economic performance, including trade, manufacturing, and national security, with results presented at an NBER conference.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: December 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Travel and conference costs for up to two authors per accepted paper are covered; no separate research grant is specified.
Summary: Supports theoretical and empirical research on the economic impacts of tariffs, focusing on recent US trade policy changes.
Key Information: Papers must not be published or scheduled for publication by April 2027; open to all career stages and NBER/non-NBER affiliates.
Description
This opportunity supports research on the effects of tariffs on national economic performance, emphasizing the consequences of recent shifts in US trade policy. The grant seeks submissions that address a wide range of questions, including the impact of tariffs on income, trade balances, exchange rates, tax revenue, domestic manufacturing, global value chains, economic distribution, non-tariff barriers, trade in services, and the institutional frameworks that shape tariff policy. Both theoretical and empirical studies are welcome, and the initiative encourages research that explores how tariffs influence economic outcomes, national security, and resilience to external shocks. The selected papers will be presented at an in-person conference organized by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in Cambridge, MA, on April 1, 2027.
