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Economists For Peace And Security
Annandale On Hudson, NY · EIN 133429488 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q410 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · epsusa.org
revenue
$11K
expenses
$4K
net assets
$78K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

To achieve peaceful solutions to conflict that recognize the economic, social, cultural and security rights that are inherent to human dignity & well being by combining economic analysis, the development of policy alternatives, and the education of policy makers & advocates.

profile · synthesized from sources

Economists For Peace And Security (EPS) is a United Nations-registered NGO that applies economic analysis to promote peaceful solutions to global conflict and advance economic, social, and security rights. Founded in 1989, it brings together economists, policymakers, and advocates to develop policy alternatives and educate stakeholders on the economic causes and consequences of violence. The organization operates internationally with a focus on disarmament, development, and sustainable peace.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

EPS Symposium Series
Annual symposia co-sponsored with academic institutions such as the LBJ School of Public Affairs, focusing on pressing economic and security issues for U.S. and global policy.
EPS at AEA/ASSA Meetings
Ongoing participation in the American Economic Association/Allied Social Sciences Association annual meetings since 1989, organizing panels and discussions on peace economics.
International Conference on Economics and Security
Recurring conference bringing together economists, policymakers, and security experts to discuss the interlinkages between economic policy and global security.
UN Engagement Program
Facilitates EPS representation at UN bodies including ECOSOC and the Department of Global Communications, with trustees serving on expert committees and working groups.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Conflict and Geopolitical Research Analysis 2 activities
    • Build capacity through expert networks and academic collaboration
      Operates a global network of affiliates and fellows, co-hosts academic conferences, and engages experts in economics and social sciences to contribute research, policy analysis, and public speaking on issues of war, peace, and security.
    • Conduct economic research on peace, security, and development
      Produces research on the economic impacts of security policies, arms trade offsets, nuclear disarmament, peacekeeping operations, public financial management, and global military expenditures. Publishes findings in reports, books, policy briefs, and academic journals such as the Economics of Peace and Security Journal.
  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate for non-military solutions and global peace policy
      Promotes peaceful conflict resolution, universal freedom from fear and want, and non-military approaches to global challenges through participation in international forums, policy engagement, and collaboration with global networks. Maintains UN NGO status and participates in the American Economic Association annual meetings.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$6K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K41%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash$26K
Investments$52K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$78K
Liquid reserves252.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Allen Sinai — Member at Large
  • David Colt — Co-Chair
  • Kathleen Stephansen — Treasurer
  • Linda Bilmes — Co-Chair
  • Lloyd J Dumas — Member at Large
  • Lucy L Webster — Secretary
  • Mark Weisbrot — Member at Large
relationships · 79

Who they work with

  • Adam E Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Alan Blinder Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Alan Harper Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Alexander J. Field Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Amartya K. Sen Network — Major Donor and member
  • Anwar Shaikh Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Benjamin Bingham Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Brender-Moss Library for Social Sciences & Management Network — Major Donor and institutional member
  • Carleton University Partner — Hosts EPS affiliate through the Department of Economics.
  • Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Partner — Hosts EPS affiliate in Italy through the Institute of Economic Policy.
  • Cyrus Bina Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • David A. Gold Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Department of Global Communications Government — NGO in consultative relationship with the UN Department of Global Communications
  • Dimitri Papadimitriou Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Directors and Trustees Network — Includes renowned economists and public servants who have served as Directors and Trustees of EPS.
  • ECAAR-Russia Partner — Occasionally produces newsletters, conference proceedings, and other texts.
  • ECAAR-South Africa Partner — Occasionally produces newsletters, conference proceedings, and other texts.
  • EPS-Japan Partner — Occasionally produces newsletters, conference proceedings, and other texts.
  • EPS-UK Partner — Administers the Economics of Peace and Security Journal as part of its activities.
  • Elena Panaritis Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Federation of American Scientists Partner — Collaborates on research and shares resources related to defense industry offsets.
  • Fukuoka University Partner — Hosts EPS affiliate in Japan through the Faculty of Commerce, Department of International Trade.
  • Gary Dymski Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Greg Anrig Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Hamid E. Ali Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • Heather Boushey Partner — Fellow of Economists for Peace and Security
  • IDC Herzliya Partner — Hosts EPS Israel affiliate; led by Professor Alex Mintz, Provost of IDC Herzliya.
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University Partner — Hosts EPS affiliate in India through the School of Social Sciences.
  • Institute for Economics and Peace Partner — Collaborated on research and presentation of findings related to violence containment spending in the United States.
  • International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Partner — Founding inspiration drawn from a Moscow conference organized by this group
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strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Economic Analysis for Peace and Security
    methodology: economic_analysis_for_peace
    By applying rigorous economic analysis to the drivers and consequences of conflict, we produce evidence-based pathways to nonviolent conflict resolution and policy change, because understanding the economic costs and trade-offs of war motivates investment in peaceful alternatives.
  • Expert Network Mobilization for Policy Influence
    methodology: expert_network
    By building and activating a global network of economists and social scientists, we amplify the reach and credibility of peace-focused research, because connecting expert voices across regions strengthens the legitimacy and adoption of non-military security solutions.