Objectives:  The objectives of the VAE are to promote inquiry into economics, to improve economic education, and to develop understanding of the operations of the Virginia economy.

   History:  The Virginia Association of Economists (VAE) grew out of a meeting of twenty-two economists in Salem, Virginia on April 12 - 14, 1973.  The original "Salem 22" included Edward Atwood, Carlisle Baskin, Thomas Edwards, Clint Ferguson, John Gunn, Howard Hovda, Robert Hill, George Jennings, Bernard Jump, Jr., Irene Moszer, Max Moszer, Charles Phillips, Jr., William Reynolds, Anire Sagay, William Sandridge, Edward Schmidt, Edmond Seigfried, Vernon Sheppard, Jr., Eleanor Snellings, John Spitz, James Tucker, and John Virgo.  The inaugural meeting of the VAE was held in Richmond, Virginia on April 18 - 19, 1974. 

   Membership:  Membership in the VAE is open to individuals who have an interest in theoretical or applied economics, economic education, or the Virginia economy. Membership is limited to those who are residents of, or whose principal place of employment is, the Commonwealth of Virginia.

To learn more about membership, please contact
Tim Kestner, VAE president,
at tim.kestner@vec.virginia.gov or (804) 786-8014.

There are no membership dues. All revenues of the VAE are derived from fees associated with each annual meeting.

   ByLaws:   Click HERE for a PDF version of the ByLaws

   VAE Charter:   Click HERE for a PDF version of our Charter

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