18th North American Meeting of the Urban Economics Association
September 20 - 21, 2024
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Code of Conduct
The Urban Economics Association (UEA) seeks to provide a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters the exchange of scientific ideas, provides equal opportunities and treatment for all participants, and is free of harassment and discrimination. Free and open discussion and debate are essential elements of scholarly interaction, and this policy does not discourage them. But paper presenters, discussants, and other conference participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration, to follow venue rules, and to alert staff or security of any dangerous situations or if anyone is in distress. All participants are also expected to abide by standards of scientific integrity and professional ethics.
The UEA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any of its activities whether in person or virtual. Discrimination is the prejudicial treatment of individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other attribute. Harassment includes speech or any behavior, such as but not limited to remarks, both spoken and in other media, bullying, physical contact, stalking, sexual advances or requests for sexual favors, and unwelcome attention, that creates an intimidating, harmful, hostile, offensive, or threatening environment. Please remember that behavior that is acceptable to one person may not be acceptable to another, and that harassment that is intended or delivered in a joking manner is unacceptable.
Anyone who experiences or observes discrimination or harassment should report this behavior to the Local Organizer, UEA Vice President, or UEA President. If time-sensitive, contact staff at the meeting venue.
Reports of discrimination or harassment will be maintained in confidence to the extent that doing so does not compromise the UEA's ability to investigate the reported conduct or the rights of others.
Individuals violating this policy or making allegations in bad faith may be subject to disciplinary action. The UEA reserves the right to take actions including, but not limited to, removing an individual from a meeting without warning, prohibiting an individual from attending future UEA meetings, and notifying an individual's employer. Retaliation against any person who files a complaint in good faith, or assists in the investigation of such a complaint, is also a violation of this policy and may also be subject to disciplinary action.
Participants at UEA meetings may also be subject to policies on discrimination or harassment of the host organization. The Local Organizer can provide further details.
Sections of this policy draw heavily on the NBER's policy. Please direct comments or concerns regarding this policy to the UEA President.
