Economics: Find Associations and Organizations

The Econometric Society is an international society for the advancement of economic theory in its relation to statistics and mathematics. It also publishes the journals Econometrica, Quantitative Economics, and Theoretical Economics.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and raising the profile of the profession.

Its mission is to "Provide leadership and excellence in economic development for our communities, members, and partners."

Founded in 1920, the National Bureau of Economic Research is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works. The NBER is committed to undertaking and disseminating unbiased economic research among public policymakers, business professionals, and the academic community.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, comprised of mostly high-income countries committed to democracy and the market economy from around the world. Governments compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practice and coordinate domestic and international policies.

Source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean, to reduce poverty and inequality. IADB aims to bring about development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) aims to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries by promoting sustainable development through loans, guarantees, risk management products, and analytical and advisory services. Under the auspices of the World Bank.

The International Development Asso- ciation (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world’s poorest countries.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.

UNDP is the development organization of the United Nations, showcasing development and poverty-reduction initiatives, microenterprise. The site also offers various reports, statistics, and other publications.

United States Agency for International Development. Devoted to assistance and disaster recovery abroad.

Source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. Made up of two unique development institutions owned by 186 member countries: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).