Economists from the U.S. Census Bureau are presenting their research during the American Economic Association (AEA) and Allied Social Science Association annual meeting being held virtually Friday through Sunday.
The meeting, being attended by more than 13,000 economists and social scientists worldwide, includes the presentation of 13 research papers authored by the bureau, a Census Bureau press release said. Topics include the pandemic’s effect on telework, earnings dynamics among same-sex couples, how tariffs affect the gender wage gap, a look at various aspects of worker mobility and what’s driving the gig economy.
Research papers using the Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC) network will also be presented at the meeting, utilizing microdata acquired from businesses, households and federal agencies, the release said.
“Census Bureau economists and our FSRDC collaborators play a key role in creating and improving statistical products essential to policymakers, businesses, researchers and the public,” the release said.
In addition to the presentations, Census Bureau chief scientist John Abowd will take part in three panel discussions that will examine “the challenge and top opportunity for increasing access to administrative data for policy research; analysis of administrative data; and data privacy and the 2020 Census,” the release said.
The event is comprised of speaking engagements, panels, award presentations and research overviews addressing several economic topics and disciplines, the RSVP page on AEA’s website said. It also includes a job fair and networking opportunities for employment seekers.
“[The meeting] is the premier event to expose your work with colleagues and hear about the latest research emerging in the field. Economists from around the world take advantage of this unique opportunity to share, collaborate, and learn…all in one place,” AEA said on its website.
