Agricultural & Applied Economics Association
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The Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is a professional association for those interested in the field of agricultural and applied economics
. AAEA members work for academic departments, government agencies, NGOs, think tanks, and in the private sector, and focus on a combination of teaching, research, and cooperative extension programs. Their research covers a broad range of topics as defined by the AAEA mission.
(AJAE), and the Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy
(AEPP), both of which are published by Oxford University Press
. The association also publishes two outreach publications, an online policy magazine called Choices
, as well as a more timely online publication called Policy Issues
. AAEA also publishes a bi-monthly newsletter called The Exchange.
In 1968, the AFEA changed its name to the American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA), at which point its journal became the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. Finally, in 2008, AAEA changed its name to the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association, in order to more accurately describe its membership and the broadening focus of the association.
Agricultural economics
Agricultural economics originally applied the principles of economics to the production of crops and livestock — a discipline known as agronomics. Agronomics was a branch of economics that specifically dealt with land usage. It focused on maximizing the crop yield while maintaining a good soil...
. AAEA members work for academic departments, government agencies, NGOs, think tanks, and in the private sector, and focus on a combination of teaching, research, and cooperative extension programs. Their research covers a broad range of topics as defined by the AAEA mission.
AAEA Mission Statement
To enhance the skills, knowledge, and professional contributions of economists who help society solve agricultural, development, environmental, food and consumer, natural resource, regional, rural, and associated applied economics and business problems.AAEA Publications
AAEA is responsible for two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural EconomicsAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics
The American Journal of Agricultural Economics is a peer-reviewed academic journal of agricultural, natural resource, and environmental economics, as well as rural and community development. Published five times per year, it is one of two journals published by the Agricultural & Applied Economics...
(AJAE), and the Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy is a peer-reviewed journal of applied economics and policy. Published four times per year, it is the one of two journals published by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association , along with the American Journal of Agricultural Economics .The purpose...
(AEPP), both of which are published by Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press is the largest university press in the world. It is a department of the University of Oxford and is governed by a group of 15 academics appointed by the Vice-Chancellor known as the Delegates of the Press. They are headed by the Secretary to the Delegates, who serves as...
. The association also publishes two outreach publications, an online policy magazine called Choices
Choices Magazine
Choices is an online peer-reviewed magazine published by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association for readers interested in the policy and management of agriculture, the food industry, natural resources, rural communities, and the environment. Choices is published quarterly and is...
, as well as a more timely online publication called Policy Issues
Policy Issues
Policy Issues is a series of online peer-reviewed articles published by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association . Each article presents a short analysis and discussion focusing on timely policy issues targeted for those in public and private sector decision-making roles that have a stake...
. AAEA also publishes a bi-monthly newsletter called The Exchange.
The History of AAEA's Name
AAEA was originally founded in 1910 as the American Farm Management Association. In 1919, it merged with the American Association of Agricultural Economists to form the American Farm Economic Association (AFEA). The Journal of Farm Economics was first published in 1919 as well.In 1968, the AFEA changed its name to the American Agricultural Economics Association (AAEA), at which point its journal became the American Journal of Agricultural Economics. Finally, in 2008, AAEA changed its name to the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association, in order to more accurately describe its membership and the broadening focus of the association.