PIIE: Submission Guidelines

About PIIE

The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) is a Washington think tank devoted to international economic policy, from trade to sanctions to exchange rates.

Topics they accept

PIIE accepts external contributions on international economics. If your piece sits at the edge of these areas, frame the pitch around the overlap rather than the exception — editors commission what they can place in an existing coverage line.

Formats

The outlet primarily publishes blog posts and policy briefs. Match the format to the argument: a single sharp claim belongs in the shortest format the outlet runs, while a piece that needs evidence laid out in sequence belongs in the longer one.

Length requirements

Typical length: 1,000-1,500 words. Treat this as the range editors expect to edit, not a hard ceiling. If your draft runs long, cut background before you cut evidence.

Response time

Reported response time: Varies — check their guidelines page. Response windows are typical ranges reported by contributors, not guarantees. If the window passes, one short follow-up note is professional; more than one is pushy.

What editors look for

• Numbers do the persuading here: bring the data series, the estimate, or the model result, and let adjectives go.
• State the policy takeaway in the first paragraph — economists skim for the bottom line like everyone else.
• Charts travel well in this format; propose one or two exhibits when you pitch.

How to submit

Submission routes change from time to time, so always start from the outlet's own website: look for a "Submissions", "Write for us", or "Guidelines" page and follow the current instructions there. Read three or four recent pieces in your topic area before you draft, so tone, depth, and paragraph style match the house.

Looking for a home for tech-policy commentary? Strategic Insight Institute is currently accepting pitches — see the submission guidelines.