The Journal of Comments and Replications in Economics (JCRE) is hosting a special issue dedicated to rigorous replications of high-quality empirical research on Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES). Submissions are open on a rolling basis through January 31, 2027.

We especially welcome PhD students and early career researchers — no PES domain expertise required, just strong applied econometrics skills. Benefits include a peer-reviewed publication with fast-track review, and a chance to contribute to the growing replication science movement in economics. A replication packet will be provided.

Get started:

— Full details, replication protocol, and the candidate paper list can be found here: → jcr-econ.org/special-issues

— Templates, instructions, and example materials can be found here: → github.com/mcwayrm/jcre-pes

Interested? Contact Ryan McWay (mcway005@umn.edu) to indicate (or discuss) which article from the candidate list you’d like to replicate.

On behalf of the JCRE editorial team:

W. Robert Reed, Editor-in-Chief

Marianne Saam, Editor

Jan Marcus, Editor

and the Special Issue Guest Editors:

Ryan McWay, University of Minnesota

Justin Johnson, University of Minnesota

Jay Coggins, University of Minnesota