19th IZA/SOLE Transatlantic Meeting for Labor Economists (TAM)

About the Meeting

We are pleased to announce the organization of the 19th IZA/SOLE Transatlantic Meeting of Labor Economists to be held at the Ammersee Conference Center in Bavaria, Germany, on July 9-12, 2020.

Those who wish to participate are invited to submit abstracts or draft papers by using the Online Application Form.

Papers by scholars who have not completed a Ph.D. degree or equivalent by January 31, 2020, will not be considered. Also submissions of those participants who already attended the meetings in 2017 to 2019 cannot be considered.

The deadline for submission is March 15, 2020. Decisions of acceptance or rejection will be announced not later than March 31, 2020.

Travel and Accommodation

Those authors who are invited to present their papers are expected to participate in the entire event.

Arrival is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2020 until noon and departure will be on Sunday, July 12, 2020 after breakfast. Economy class air travel costs for presenters of papers that have been accepted will be reimbursed according to the IZA reimbursement guidelines. IZA will also provide accommodation, breakfasts, lunches and dinners at the conference venue.

Kindly note that tax regulations prohibit IZA from fully reimbursing the travel expenses of conference participants who combine their trip with other destinations or extend their stay beyond the four-day window surrounding the event. Those with questions or concerns should contact the IZA Event Manager well in advance.

Please be sure before applying that your visa status will allow you to attend the event.