Submission Guidelines
The Society welcomes papers from all areas of Economics, Economic Policy and Econometrics from academics and practitioners regardless of sector.
Paper submissions should be a full manuscript with 250 word abstract or an extended abstract of 750 words (max).
Please note:
- Preference will be given to full manuscripts.
- Only one paper per presenting author is allowed.
Deadline for submission of papers: Tuesday 3 November 2026.
Authors will be notified of the review outcome by Thursday 26 November 2026.
Papers whose presenting author hasn't registered by the deadline of Thursday 14January 2027 will not be included in the programme.
Posters
For the first time, the 2027 conference will include both oral and poster presentations. You can select your preferred presentation format during the submission process.
Instructions for Authors
By submitting a paper you will be designated the corresponding author for that paper and all communications regarding the paper (submission, review, presentation etc.) will be sent to the email address you used to set up your account. It is your responsibility to communicate with any co-authors regarding your presentation.
Categories
Papers should be submitted according to one of the categories below. However, the Committee will have the final decision regarding which session accepted papers are allocated to.
A. General Economics and Teaching
B. History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches
C. Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D. Microeconomics
E. Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F. International Economics
G. Financial Economics
H. Public Economics
I. Health, Education, and Welfare
J. Labor and Demographic Economics
K. Law and Economics
L. Industrial Organization
M. Business Administration and Business Economics • Marketing • Accounting • Personnel Economics
N. Economic History
O. Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
P. Economic Systems
Q. Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics • Environmental and Ecological Economics
R. Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Y. Miscellaneous Categories
Z. Other Special Topics
If you would like to further categorise your Paper proposal, you will have the opportunity to enter a JEL code in the Additional Information section.
Please click here for a full list of JEL categories and codes.
Preparation of your paper for submission
Full Papers
A brief abstract (maximum 250 words) must be entered into the text box in the submission portal.
A document in the form of either a paper (2 pages plus an indicative bibliography, clearly stating purpose, methodology and findings) or a full manuscript, must be uploaded in PDF format.
Before uploading your PDF file please:
a) When naming your file please use the last name of the first author in the author list followed by the first name of the first author, with names separated with an underscore as your file name (e.g. Smith_Peter.pdf, Carradine_Sarah.pdf etc.).
b) Please carefully check your file for viruses, using the most current virus-checker, before uploading it to the paper submission portal.Please note: Complete papers will be given preference over extended abstracts.Hard copy submission (by email, post or by fax) will not be accepted and proposals which don’t comply with these instructions will be rejected.
Extended Abstract
An extended abstract (maximum 750 words) must be entered into the text box in the submission portal. You do not need to upload a full paper.
Please note: Complete papers will be given preference over extended abstracts.
Cairncross Prize
The Scottish Economic Society awards a prize of £1000 for the best paper presented at its annual conference by an economist currently registered for a PhD or who has successfully completed a PhD between 2021 and 2026. Please note: All authors on the paper must have received their PhD in 2021 or later or be a PhD Student. To be considered for the prize you MUST select ‘Yes’ from the drop down box AND provide the PhD year for ALL authors.
Registration
Important: Presenting authors must register for the conference by the early closing date of Thursday 14 January 2027 (Registration will open on 3 November 2026).
Papers whose presenting author has not registered by the deadline of 14 January 2027 will not be included in the programme.
Useful information
- All presentations will be in person. Please make sure you are able to attend the conference before submitting an abstract.
- No financial support will be provided. If you are unable to fund your attendance personally or through your institution, please do not submit an abstract.
- Submissions must be in English and conference presentations are required to be delivered in English. No interpretation services will be available.
- Visa applications: Please ensure you allow sufficient time to apply for your visa. Delays in visa processing can prevent speakers from attending the meeting, which can create difficulties for the organisers.
- Deadline for submission is 3 November 2026.
Key submission dates
Event
Date
Call for papers opens
August 2026
Paper submission closes
3 November 2026
Notification to Authors
26 November 2026
Deadline for speakers to register
14 January 2027
Programme finalised
9 February 2027