American Economic Association
| Formation | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Learned society in economics |
| Purpose | Encourage research, publication, and free discussion of economic topics |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Region served | United States |
| Members | 23,000 |
President | Lawrence F. Katz Harvard University |
Main organ | Executive Committee |
| Website | www |
The American Economic Association (AEA) is a learned society in the field of economics, with approximately 23,000 members. It publishes several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Review, and the Journal of Economic Perspectives.