Austrian Economics Research Conference 2025

The Austrian Economics Research Conference is the international, interdisciplinary meeting of the Austrian school, bringing together leading scholars doing research in this vibrant and influential intellectual tradition. The conference is hosted by the Mises Institute at its campus in Auburn, Alabama, and is directed by Joseph Salerno, academic vice president of the Mises Institute and professor emeritus of economics at Pace University.

Details regarding paper submissions forthcoming.

Details about submissions for the Kenneth Garschina Graduate Student Essay forthcoming.  The paper may be on any topic related to Austrian economics or libertarian political economy.

Applicants should submit a CV and a robust abstract of approximately 500 words, and a completed academic research paper of 8,000 words or less (not a dissertation chapter). Submissions should be from current graduate students, not former or current professors. Finalists receive complimentary conference admission and accommodations, as well as presenting their papers in a special session at the conference. The winner must be present to accept the award. If you wish for your Garschina submission to also be considered for presentation in a regular session please submit a separate abstract-only to papers@mises.org.

Nominations for Fertig and Alford Prizes should be submitted to Dr. Mark Thornton. Winners will be announced at the conference during the live broadcast.

Contests and Awards:

• Lawrence W. Fertig Prize: $1,500 to the author who best advances economic science in the Austrian tradition
• O.P. Alford III Prize: $1,500 to the author who best advances scholarship in the application of Austrian economic theory or libertarian theory to political, economic, or social issues
• Kenneth Garschina Graduate Student Essay Contest: Essays should be no more than 5,000 words in length. Prizes of  $1,500, $1,000, and $750 will be awarded to the top three essays. Prize winners will be invited to present their papers at AERC 2025, with conference registration fees waived and accommodations paid for (travel not included).  

*** Nominations for Fertig and Alford prizes should be published papers from within the last two years. Winners will be announced at the conference during the live broadcast.

Accommodations and Fees:

We will have a special rate at the Auburn University Hotel of $175 per night, plus tax (for a single or double room). Parking is available at the AU Hotel to guests at a rate of $10 per night self-parking or $15 per night valet parking.

For Faculty and Presenters, the early discounted registration fee is $285 (after March 1 the registration fee is $335.) The registration fee for Observers not presenting a paper is $395 per person. Registration covers all sessions, two receptions, two lunches, coffee breaks, and daily shuttles between the AU Hotel and the Institute. Observers are requested to refrain from questions or comments during sessions, but discussion is welcome during meals and breaks.