September 26-28, 2024

We are delighted to invite you to the 5th Meeting of the Society of Family and Gender Economics from September 26 to 28, 2024, hosted at Insper in São Paulo, Brazil (https://www.insper.edu.br/en/).

The GeFam Study Group brings together researchers across institutions to explore pivotal themes in Family and Gender Economics such as family dynamics, decision-making, and gender inequality. These discussions often intersect with Labor, Education, Health, and Demography Economics, highlighting their broad relevance and impactful research.

This meeting aims to unify academics and professionals eager to advance knowledge in these areas. Attendees will gain insights into recent theoretical and empirical research, engage in enriching discussions, share background, and either strengthen collaborative networks.

Keynote Speakers:

• Marianne Bertrand, University of Chicago.
• Lise Vesterlund, University of Pittsburgh.

Paper Submission:

• Deadline: May 5th, 11:59 PM UTC-3 (Brasília Time)
• Notification of Acceptance: June 28th (estimated)
• Submission Portal: Submit Here
• Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF), in Portuguese or English
• Presentation: In-person, choose between poster or oral presentation (English or Portuguese)
• Fee: No submission fee; a registration fee applies upon acceptance.
• If you have any questions, feel free to contact meeting@gefam.com.br

Conference Organizers:

• Ana de Holanda Barbosa – IPEA
• Giovanna Úbida, Laura Karpuska, Úrsula Mello – Insper
• Lorena Hakak – FGV RI and UFABC
• Solange Gonçalves – USP
• Synthia Santana – IBGE

Transportation and Accommodation:

Insper is accessible via Guarulhos International Airport (50 minutes by taxi) and Congonhas National Airport (20 minutes by taxi). We have negotiated special rates with nearby accommodations, details of which will be announced shortly.

Join us in São Paulo to deepen your understanding and contribute to the evolving discourse on Family and Gender Economics!