The Graduate Student Research Paper Reading Group is a student-led academic initiative in which graduate students in Economics and Finance come together to study and discuss recent research in economics and finance.

The group generally meets once a month in the evening. At each meeting, students present recent academic papers from a wide range of fields in economics and finance and discuss their key research questions, methodologies, and empirical findings. By bringing together students with diverse research interests, the group provides opportunities to exchange perspectives, develop new research ideas, and explore how insights from the literature can be extended to students' own research.

Faculty members also join the meetings on occasion, offering valuable comments and advice on the papers being discussed as well as on students' research interests and future research directions. These interactions provide an opportunity for academic exchange not only among graduate students but also between students and faculty.

In addition, the group holds a Graduate Student Research Workshop once each semester, where students present their ongoing research or early-stage research ideas and receive feedback from their peers. The workshop provides a forum for discussing research at various stages of development and for refining ideas through constructive academic exchange.

Through these activities, the group aims to foster an active research environment within the department, encourage interaction across different fields of economics and finance, and strengthen academic communication among graduate students and faculty.

At the beginning of each semester, graduate students in Economics and Finance are invited to an informal gathering where they can exchange ideas and experiences related to graduate study and research.

Students discuss a wide range of topics, including coursework, research activities, career planning, doctoral studies, and academic opportunities. The gathering provides a setting in which students at different stages of the program can share practical advice and experiences, learn from one another, and discuss academic and student activities planned for the semester.

Through these gatherings, graduate students can build stronger connections with their peers and contribute to an open and supportive academic community within the department.