Questions regarding paper submission, registration, and participation:

 1) Is there an age limit for participating in YEM?
  No, there is no age limit. Conference participants typically include a mix of PhD students (around 75%), early-career researchers, and senior scholars.

2) I am not a European citizen. Can I still participate in YEM?
  Yes, participation is open regardless of citizenship. There are no restrictions.

3) How much is the registration fee for YEM?
  The registration fee for YEM is 80€ which participants will pay upon paper acceptance. Payment by credit card or bank transfer is possible. An invoice will be provided as confirmation of payment. Registration fees are non-refundable in case of cancellation or non-attendance.

4) How many papers are typically presented at YEM?
  The conference is selective. We typically receive around 100–120 submissions, from which approximately 30 papers are selected for presentation.

5) What topics are eligible for the conference?
  Eligible topics include Applied Empirical Research, Labor Economics, Experimental Economics and Behavioral Theory.

6) What are the prerequisites for submitting a full paper?
  There is no word limit for the full paper. The paper shall not be already published in a journal. It should resemble a working paper and include a description of your methodology, results, and other relevant details. Please note that having a more complete paper may result in more productive discussions during the conference.

7) How long should a paper presentation last?
  Each paper is allocated 20 minutes, including questions and discussion. We recommend a 15-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute discussion. The aim of the conference is to help researchers improve their unpublished work. Senior scholars will serve as session chairs.

8) Can I submit a paper that is not yet complete?
  Yes, unfinished papers may be submitted. The conference is designed to support researchers in improving their unpublished work.

9) Will submitted papers be published?
  No, submitted papers will not be published online or in conference proceedings.

10) Can I submit more than one paper to YEM?
  No, each participant may submit and present only one paper at the conference.

11) How is the Best Paper Award determined?
  The best paper is selected by a committee consisting of local organizers and keynote speakers. To be eligible, no author of the paper may have earned a PhD before 2023. Single-authored papers are given priority in the selection process.

12) What does the winner of the Best Paper Award receive?
  The author of the winning paper will receive a prize of 200 EUR, but academic recognition is considered the most significant reward.

For questions, please feel free to contact us at yem@econ.muni.cz