Kara Reynolds Professor CAS | Economics
Prof. Reynolds joined the department in 2003 after completing her PhD at the University of Virginia. Her research interests include the political economy of trade protection, particularly antidumping …
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AEA Summer Training Program at AU Beginning Summer 2026
American University is proud to serve as the host institution for the American Economic Association Summer Training Program (AEASP)—a prestigious and intensive experience that prepares talented undergraduates for doctoral programs in economics and related fields.
Each summer, participants engage in an 8-week, rigorous curriculum in mathematical methods, microeconomics, econometrics, and research methods taught by our leading faculty. Participants will get to engage in hands-on research and become part of a lasting professional network. While at American University, the program offers students the chance to take advantage of Washington, DC’s unparalleled concentration of economists, think tanks, research institutions, and policy organizations.
For more details about the program, please
- Visit the AEA Summer Training Program page
- Register for a Webinar (Oct. 15, Oct. 20, Oct. 30, or Nov. 5)
Still have questions? E-mail us at aeasp@american.edu.
For more than 50 years, AEASP has played a pivotal role in advancing excellence in the economics profession by equipping students from a wide range of backgrounds with the skills, mentorship, and support needed to thrive in graduate school and beyond.
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AU Selected to Host Prestigious AEA Summer Economics Program
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AEASP is made possible through the generous support of foundations, academic institutions, corporations, associations, and individuals who believe in building a more inclusive economics profession. We are seeking sponsors to partner with us to ensure that AU is able to provide an exceptional experience to aspiring future economists.
Your contribution helps provide students with housing, stipends, classroom instruction, mentoring, and experiential and research opportunities. Please consider making a donation. Together, we can help train the next generation of economic leaders.