What is the main purpose of joining Omicron Delta Epsilon?

The society recognizes scholastic attainment and outstanding achievements in economics, and works to build closer ties between students and faculty within and across colleges and universities.

Does the society publish anything?

Yes. The official journal, The American Economist, is published by the society.

Are there competitions associated with this honor society?

The society sponsors the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions, as well as panels at professional meetings.

Omicron Delta Epsilon

Academic Societies

Omicron Delta Epsilon is one of the world's largest academic honor societies for economics. It recognizes scholastic attainment and outstanding achievements in economics, fosters connections between students and faculty across universities, publishes the official journal The American Economist, and sponsors panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions.

Events They Host

Irving Fisher Competition

A competition sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon for economics students.

Frank W. Taussig Competition

A competition sponsored by Omicron Delta Epsilon for economics students.

Panels at Professional Meetings

The society sponsors panels at professional economics meetings.