CEA Study Groups

Canadian Development Economics Study Group (CDESG)

Canadian Econometrics Study Group (CESG) 

Canadian Economic Theory Conference (CETC)

Canadian Experimental and Behavioral Economics Research Group (CEBERG)

Canadian Financial Economics Network (CFEN)

Canadian Happiness Economics Research Network (CHERN)

Canadian Health Economics Study Group (CHESG)

Canadian International Trade Study Group (CITSG)

Canadian Labour Economics Forum (CLEF)

Canadian Law and Economics Assocation (CLEA)

Canadian Macroeconomics Study Group (CMSG)

Canadian Network for Economic History (CNEH)

Canadian Public Economics Study Group (CPEG)

Canadian Resource and Environmental Economics Association (CREEA)

Indigenous Economics Study Group (IESG)

Study group participation in the CEA conference is confirmed each year by the program office.  For new groups, please forward your request to the conference office at cea.conference@gmail.com to be reviewed by the conference chair.  Study group funding is granted each year following the conference.  Study Groups must maintain a minimum of ten CEA members to be considered for funding. 

The Canadian Economics Association will make available funds to each study group according to the allocation formula below. The level of funding depends on the scope of contributions to the conference program. The funds can be used to organize sessions at the CEA meetings or they can be used for other initiatives. 

In order to receive funding for a given year, study groups must organize sessions at the annual conference and draw/provide/manage submissions. Study groups can hold meetings distinct from the CEA annual conference but not in a manner that would harm participation in the CEA conference.  

Note, the CEA requires all participants at its public events — including attendees, speakers, sponsors, staff and volunteers —to abide by the CEA Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct rules apply to all parts of the event, regardless of location or mode of delivery, and the sponsored social events. CEA public events include meetings organized by CEA Standing Committees or Study Groups that are funded by the CEA.

Study group coordinators must be willing to serve on the program committee or ensure that a representative of the study group will serve if asked by the program chair. A study group must have at least 10 CEA members. Study groups are expected to appropriately acknowledge CEA support and to cooperate on matters relating to marketing and communication including maintaining links to the CEA website on their websites.

In addition to maintaining ten CEA members in the study group, funding is now granted as per the following.

Organized study groups that manage submissions for the CEA conference will receive funding, $3,000 or $5,000 per year depending on their status with the CEA.  New study groups are provided start-up funds of $3000 in the first year they manage submissions and organize sessions for the CEA meeting. After this first year, all new groups become currently active study groups. Start-up funds may be renewed for up to three years at the discretion of the Board.

Currently active study groups must draw/provide/manage a minimum of 25 submissions to the CEA meetings on average in the last three years to remain in good standing. The lower limit of 25 submission may be interpreted with flexibility by the Board.  All study groups in good standing receive $3000 per year.

Currently active study groups that draw/provide/manage over 100 submissions on average in the last three years are granted an additional bonus payment of $2,000 in that particular year. This is in addition to the $3,000 they receive for being a group in good standing. The lower limit of 100 submission may be interpreted with flexibility by the Board. 

Note: The CEA will not provide study group funding in the form of a personal cheque. All disbursements must be made payable to a university or an institution.