A History of the Eastern Economic Association: 50 Years of Finding Space for Pluralism and Inclusion in Economics
Sarah F. Small (sarah.small@utah.edu),
Laura Beltran Figueroa,
Leah Masci,
Nishu Mehrish,
Iris Riddiford Graham and
Steven Pressman
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Sarah F. Small: University of Utah
Laura Beltran Figueroa: University of Utah
Leah Masci: New School for Social Research
Nishu Mehrish: New School for Social Research
Iris Riddiford Graham: New School for Social Research
Steven Pressman: New School for Social Research
Eastern Economic Journal, 2024, vol. 50, issue 4, No 3, 471 pages
Abstract:
Abstract Drawing on archival data and oral histories, this paper examines the history of the Eastern Economic Association from its beginnings in 1974 to its 50th anniversary in 2024. It sheds light on the ideological, social, and political motivations behind the EEA’s founding, focusing on its commitment to addressing the narrowness of the economics profession and the marginalization of women and underrepresented minorities. It also documents some of the problems that the Eastern Economic Association and the Eastern Economic Journal faced over time and how they have resolved these problems. Based on this history and analysis, the paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the EEA’s enduring impact on the field of economics and its continuing relevance in fostering a more inclusive and pluralistic academic community.
Keywords: Eastern Economic Association; Diversity within economics; Inclusion within economics; History of economic institutions (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A14 B00 N01 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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