Berkeley Economic Review (BER) is a 100% student-run, peer-reviewed undergraduate economics journal founded in 2016. Members write and edit articles across topics like macroeconomics, policy, technology, and business; conduct empirical analysis; manage outreach; and produce a print magazine called Equilibrium. The journal also publishes original research papers from undergraduates at accredited universities worldwide. Members get hands-on experience in writing, editing, research, publications, and finance within a structured departmental team.
2016
Year founded
14
Journal volume (as of Spring 2025)
11
Magazine issue (as of Spring 2025)
Events They Host
High School Essay Contest
Annual contest open to high school students nationally. Spring 2026 prompts included topics such as the economics of artificial intelligence. Winning and runner-up essays are published in the Equilibrium magazine.