Policy Bylines
PIIE: Submission Guidelines
PIIE publishes blogs and briefs of 1,000-1,500 words on international economics, where data-driven argument is the house style.
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 with an existing coverage line. Editors commission what they can place in a 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
Contributors report varying windows; check the outlet's guidelines page. These are typical ranges, 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 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.
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