AAEA stands for Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. It is a professional society consisting of agricultural, applied, and resource economists. The AAEA aims to enhance the understanding and application of agricultural and applied economics through scholarly research, education, and outreach.
The primary purpose of the AAEA is to foster the exchange of ideas and knowledge among its members, who are primarily academicians, professionals, and students in the field of agricultural and applied economics. It provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their insights and findings on topics related to agriculture, food, natural resources, environmental and development economics.
The AAEA organizes conferences, seminars, and workshops, where its members can present and discuss their research findings, methodologies, and innovative approaches. The association also publishes various journals, including the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Choices, and Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, which serve as outlets for scholarly publications and research articles.
Through its initiatives and activities, the AAEA aims to contribute to the advancement of agricultural and applied economics as a discipline. It promotes interdisciplinary and evidence-based research that address the challenges faced by the agricultural and resource sectors, aiming to provide insights and policy recommendations to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and welfare of these sectors.
