Committee on Professional Climate
In April 2018, the AEA Executive Committee voted to establish a new standing Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Professional Conduct (CEDPC); this committee was renamed as the Committee on Professional Climate (CPC) in 2025. The goal of CPC is to improve the professional climate in the economics profession, particularly for women and minorities, and to consider additional ideas to improve the professional climate for these groups. CPC achieves this primarily by implementing and overseeing the initiatives recommended by the report of an earlier Ad Hoc Committee. Learn more about CPC.
CPC Chair and Board
- Renee Bowen, Chair
- Kasey Buckles
- Christopher “Kitt” Carpenter
- Kerwin Charles
- Pinka Chatterji
- Christine Exley
- Donna Ginther
- Ethan Lewis
- Michael Mueller-Smith
CPC News
The Second Call for CPC/CSWEP Proposals is now open. As part of a large grant awarded to the American Economic Association from Co-Impact, CPC and CSWEP invite a second call for proposals from the Association’s members aimed at improving the climate in the economics profession by fostering a more inclusive environment. Proposals can be submitted by individuals, departments, or committees. The deadline is April 27. For all details and how to submit, click here.
Event at ASSA 2026
- The Future of Research and Higher Education in a Shifting Policy Landscape
Panel Session
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (EST)
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Hosted By: American Economic Association, Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession & Committee on Professional Climate
Co-Impact Grant
- Announcement of Co-Impact Partnership with CPC and CSWEP
- Information on Co-Impact Grant Awarded to CPC and CSWEP
Reports
- 2024 Annual Report
- 2023 Professional Climate Survey Report
- 2022 Report of the Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Professional Conduct
- 2019 AEA Professional Climate Survey: Final Report
- 2018 Ad Hoc Committee on the Professional Climate in Economics: Interim Report
AEA Links
- AEA Code of Professional Conduct (Adopted April 20, 2018)
- AEA Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation
- AEA Ombuds Team
- AEA Professional Climate Survey: Final Report (September 15, 2019)
- A Message from the AEA Leadership on the Professional Climate in Economics (March 18, 2019)
Resources
- Best Practices for Economists - Building a More Diverse, Inclusive, and Productive Profession
- Diversifying Economics Seminars - Speakers List
Past Events
- Best and Worst Practices in Econ Departments: A Working Session for Chairs (January 4, 2025) | Program and Materials
- Working to Change the Climate in Economics (January 5, 2024) | View Recording
Awards