Welcome to the Economic Science Association
The ESA is the professional organization devoted to economics as an observational science, using controlled experiments to learn about economic behavior.
Learn more about the history of the ESA and experiments in economics, or find out about the benefits of becoming a member.
Upcoming Conferences
2026 Asia/Pacific Meeting, Melbourne
2026 African Meeting, Rabat
2026 World Meeting, Los Angeles
2026 European Meeting, Barcelona
Recent News
John Kagel (1942-2026)
We are sad to announce the passing of John Kagel on January 6, 2026.
Editors' prize for the best paper published in Experimental Economics in 2023
The prize for best paper in Experimental Economics has been announced.