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Published three times annually by the American Economic Association’s Committee on the Status of Women news in the Economics Profession. 2015 ISSUE II IN THISCSWEP ISSUE An Interview with Serena Ng Feature Section Emi Nakamura Ethical Issues in Economics Research I Emi Nakamura, Associate Professor of Introduction by Amalia Miller and Business and Economics at Columbia Ragan Petrie . 3 University, is the recipient of the 2014 Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Elaine Bennett Research Prize. Estab- Research Standards at the AEA lished in 1998, the Elaine Bennett Re- Journals by Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg . 3 search Prize recognizes and honors outstanding research in any field of Ethical Issues in Grant Review economics by a woman not more than by Nancy Lutz.. 5 seven years beyond her PhD. Professor Ethical Issues in Economics Research: Nakamura is recognized for her signifi- The Journal of Political Economy cant contributions to macroeconomics by Harald Uhlig . 7 and related fields. Her research, which Do’s and Don’ts of the Publication combines a powerful command of the- Process by Daron Acemoglu . 8 ory with detailed analyses of micro-level data has made important contributions From the CSWEP Chair to the study of price rigidity, measures of disaster risks and of long-run risks, Chair’s Letter Can you tell us something about growing by Marjorie B. McElroy . 2 exchange rate pass-through, fiscal mul- up in an academic family of economists? tipliers, and monetary non-neutrality. My parents love their work and really Tributes & Commendations In 2011, Dr. Nakamura received an wanted to give me a sense of what they NSF Career Award. In 2014, she re- did. That’s easy when your parents are Interview of Emi Nakamura ceived an Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and firemen or policemen, but harder when by Serena Ng . 1, 11 was named one of the 25 most influen- your parents spend all their time sit- Remembering Barbara Bergmann tial economists under the age of 40 by by Ivy Broder . .10 ting at a desk reading books and run- the International Monetary Fund’s Fi- ning regressions. How do you explain Brag Box .. 6 nance & Development. She is a research to a kid what it means to do research? fellow of the NBER and serves on the Calls & Announcements So my mom brought me to a number Technical Advisory Board of the Bureau of economics conferences when I was 2015 Bell Award ... ... ... ...12 of Labor Statistics. She has published a child. Of course, I didn’t understand papers in most of the main economics 2016 CeMENT Workshop . 12 much, but I did get some sense of what journals and the papers are already well it meant to be an academic economist. 2016 EEA Sessions . .12 cited, in spite of Dr. Nakamura having 2016 MEA Sessions ... ... ...12 It also led to some funny conversations only received her BA from Princeton when I grew up and met colleagues like Haworth Mentoring Fund . .12 University in 2001 and her PhD from Kevin Lang, who I’d first met as a child. Harvard University in 2007. Because of my parents, I also got to Visit CSWEP.org to view Nakamu- take a bunch of economics classes at the Note: To better reflect CSWEP’s ra’s acceptance talk, Positive Macroeco- University of British Columbia when I fluctuating publication schedule, we nomics, delivered at the CSWEP Busi- was in high school and over the sum- have changed naming conventions. ness Meeting, held during the 2015 In past years “Issue II” was known as mer when I was home from college in AEA Meeting in Boston. the “Spring/Summer” issue. continues on page 11 Free Digital Subscriptions @ CSWEP.org Forward the CSWEP News to colleagues and graduate students. About the Authors Daron Acemoglu, Marjorie B. McElroy From the Chair Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology CSWEP News regularly features a popu- distinguished predecessors—Anna Mi- and Editor-in-Chief of lar section on some aspect of the profes- kusheva (2012), Erica Field (2010), Amy Econometrica. sional development of economists. No Finkelstein (2008), Monika Piazzesi exception, this issue features the first (2006), Marianne Bertrand (2004), Es- Ivy Broder, Professor of a two-part series co-edited by Ama- ther Duflo (2002), Susan Athey (2000) of Economics at lia Miller and Ragan Petrie on ethical and Judith Chevalier (1998). Nomina- American University and a former member issues involving publishing and grants. tions for the next Bennett Prize remain of the CSWEP Board. Editors from the AER, Econometrica and open through September 21, 2016 for the JPE weigh in on publishing. Pinelo- nominees with PhDs from 2009 on. pi Goldberg describes the evolution of Finally, Ivy Broder pays tribute to her journal’s policies to promote trans- Barbara Bergmann, giving a brief over- Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg, Professor parency, credibility and replicability and view of her career and influence, includ- of Economics at how these have evolved with changes in ing Marianne Ferber’s observation: “It Yale University and technology and data availability (propri- may truly be said that Barbara has made Editor-in-Chief of the American Economic etary, administrative and confidential it her mission to comfort the afflicted Review. data). The JPE’s Harald Uhlig notes that and afflict the comfortable.” while ethical considerations are under Remember “6, 3, 1” for the upcom- Nancy Lutz, Economics Program constant discussion, his journal’s poli- ing January 2016 ASSA/AEA Meet- Director at the cies have rarely changed. In an excep- ing. CSWEP will sponsor six paper ses- National Science tion that proves the rule, he walks us sions, three mentoring breakfasts and Foundation. through the initiation and discontinua- one business meeting, featuring the tion of the JPE’s second-editor approv- presentation of the 2015 Carolyn Shaw al process for revise-and-resubmit deci- Bell Award. Look for details in the next sions and acceptances. Econometrica’s issue of the CSWEP News, including in- Marjorie McElroy, Daron Acemoglu draws on 8 years in formation on how to submit your paper Professor of Economics editoral roles to advise five don’ts (don’t for the 2017 AEA/ASSA Meetings. at Duke University and Chair of the CSWEP get discouraged, over claim, be scared, I’m excited to report that CSWEP’s Board. be unethical or discourage others) and Liaison Network now covers over 200 Amalia Miller, two do’s (do go beyond the formal ethical economics departments and other Associate Professor guidelines and do have fun!). groups, with about 80 to go, see: https:// of Economics at the Turning to ethical issues in grant www.aeaweb.org/committees/cswep/ University of Virginia Liaison_Network.php. Liaisons distrib- and a member of the writing, Nancy Lutz, Program Director CSWEP Board. of Economics at NSF, describes the en- ute information on CSWEP activities tire grant review process and the inter- and opportunities and help to round up play of the responsibilities of both “ad data from departments in CSWEP’s an- hoc” reviewers and NSF-panel review- nual survey. Liaisons do essential work Serena Ng, Professor of ers to avoid institutional as well as per- for CSWEP’s mission—to monitor and Economics at Columbia University and a mem- sonal conflicts. Noting that much of promote the careers of women econo- ber of the CSWEP her discussion applies to NIH as well mists. Volunteer! Board. as NSF, Lutz encourages the use not I hope this issue inspires you to for- only of NSF’s online resources but also ward CSWEP News to colleagues and Ragan Petrie, invites emails regarding complex, gray students and to consider nominating Associate Professor of situations. an individual for the Bell Award, one Economics at George Mason University As you likely noted, for our cover sto- for whom mentoring and inspiring and a member of the ry, Serena Ng interviewed Emi Nakamu- others has been woven into the fabric CSWEP Board. ra on the occasion of winning the 2014 of their professional life. See: http:// Elaine Bennett Research Prize. An inspi- www.aeaweb.org/committees/cswep/ ration to young researchers, Nakamura awards/. Harald Uhlig, Professor As always, I’d love to hear from of Economics at the aptly describes her research and her ca- University of Chicago reer, including the process of “asymp- you—thoughts on CSWEP activities, and Head Editor of toting toward tenure.” See David Wein- ideas for the future and items for the the Journal of Political Brag Box—[email protected]. Economy. stein’s introduction and her acceptance at CSWEP.org. Nakamura joins eight 2 CSWEP NEWS Ethical Issues in Economics Research I Amalia Miller & Ragan Petrie Individual integrity in research is cru- perspectives on the topic of how to en- Journal & NSF cial for the advancement of science and sure integrity in economics research accumulation of knowledge. Monitor- and publication, including views from Submission Policies ing costs to ensure integrity are impos- a program director at a federal grants American Economic Review sibly high for individual consumers agency and from editors of top econom- https://www.aeaweb.org/aer/ of research, so our professional com- ics journals. We asked our contributors authref.php munity relies on individual research- to discuss how their journal or agency ers, journal editorial boards and other perceives its role in ensuring integrity in institutions to adhere to and maintain the research and review processes and Econometrica standards of conduct that help guide what policies it has adopted to address http://bit.ly/1N0KGxf the research process. The econom- ethical concerns. Examples of such poli- ics profession takes ethics in research cies include data disclosure and sharing seriously as lapses can hurt individu- requirements, rules to avoid, mitigate al researchers and the profession as a or disclose potential conflicts of inter- Journal of Political Economy whole and hinder scientific progress.
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