Animal welfare economics examines the economic dimensions of animal welfare, studying how economic forces influence animal welfare outcomes, how welfare considerations shape economic decisions and market outcomes, and how economic analysis can inform policies and practices that improve animal welfare across agricultural, domestic, and wild settings.

The Animal Welfare Economics Working Group exists to coordinate and support an international, interdisciplinary network of researchers with these shared interests. 

The working group promotes this goal through a number of resources, including:

• Conferences and online seminars growing the conversation about the economics of animal welfare

• A one-on-one mentorship program for PhD students and recent graduates in economics and related fields

• A research library designed to help researchers keep track of the growing literature on animal welfare economics