Professional economics associations can provide a wealth of resources for students and professionals. These associations publish current research, host conferences, and can provide professional development courses. Below is a limited list of professional associations in the field of economics.
The American Economic Association was organized in 1885 at a meeting in Saratoga, New York, by a small group interested in economics. It puts out several journals, hosts an annual meeting, and provides career resources.
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Their research topics include foreign policy, economics, development, governance and metropolitan policy. They produce publications, host events, and put out newsletters.
The Econometric Society’s mission is for the advancement of economic theory in relation to statistics and mathematics. It publishes three journals: Econometrica, Qualitative Economics and Theoretical Economics.
The National Economic Association was founded in 1969 as the Caucus of Black Economists to promote the professional lives of minorities within the profession. NEA is particularly interested in producing and distributing knowledge of economic issues that are of exceptional interest to native and immigrant African Americans, Latinos, and other people of color.