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Questions about Centre for Economic Policy Research

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Who established the Centre for Economic Policy Research and when?

Richard Portes established the Centre for Economic Policy Research in 1983. The organization began as an independent, non-partisan entity based in London.

When did Beatrice Weder di Mauro take over the presidency of the Centre for Economic Policy Research?

Beatrice Weder di Mauro took over the presidency of the Centre for Economic Policy Research in 2018. She is both an economics professor and a businesswoman who marked a shift toward strengthening European ties within the group.

Where is the new Paris office of the Centre for Economic Policy Research located and when did it open?

The Centre for Economic Policy Research opened its new Paris office in October 2021. Sciences Po hosts the Paris office alongside other founding partners including AXA, the Bank of France, and the French Ministry of Higher Education.

How many economists are affiliated with the Centre for Economic Policy Research network as of early 2022?

As of early 2022, the Centre for Economic Policy Research network included over 1,700 economists from more than 330 institutions across 30 countries. These individuals remain affiliated with their home institutions while contributing to CEPR projects.

What is the annual publication output of the Discussion Paper Series by the Centre for Economic Policy Research?

The Centre for Economic Policy Research publishes 870 papers annually within its Discussion Paper Series. As of November 2018, the series ranked fifth among all economics working paper series and journals by total downloads according to the RePEc database.

When was VoxEU.org launched by the Centre for Economic Policy Research and what is its monthly page view count?

VoxEU.org launched in June 2007 as a web publication created by the Centre for Economic Policy Research. The site receives about half a million page views each month.