I would like to introduce you to the recently formed Association for Economic Research of Indigenous Peoples (AERIP) (https://www.aeripecon.org/) – an academic and professional association of economists, political scientists, sociologists, policy practitioners, and others who are interested in economic research related to Indigenous peoples across the globe.
In keeping with associations such as the National Economics Association, the American Society of Hispanic Economists, and the Sadie Collective, AERIP seeks to address substantive research and opportunity gaps in the economics discipline. It has only been a year since our inaugural reception at the 2020 Allied Social Sciences Association (ASSA) meetings, but through research events, conference sessions, and teaching resources, AERIP is already promoting teaching and research on topics related to the economic and social development of Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. More specifically, our mission is to facilitate intellectual exchange, foster networking and information sharing, encourage and promote teaching and research on topics related to the economic development and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. We also seek to educate students, prospective scholars and the public about the field.
The association is open (and currently free of charge) to all who are interested in this area (whether they are Native American or Indigenous or not). According to analysis conducted by the Urban Institute (https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/how-diverse-your-economics-department), the UMBC Economics department is one of just a handful of Economics departments that graduate American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander students in any significant numbers. Again, we are open to members from all backgrounds who have a research or teaching or policy interest in this area of economic research. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me directly at rakee@ucla.edu.
Sincerely,
In keeping with associations such as the National Economics Association, the American Society of Hispanic Economists, and the Sadie Collective, AERIP seeks to address substantive research and opportunity gaps in the economics discipline. It has only been a year since our inaugural reception at the 2020 Allied Social Sciences Association (ASSA) meetings, but through research events, conference sessions, and teaching resources, AERIP is already promoting teaching and research on topics related to the economic and social development of Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. More specifically, our mission is to facilitate intellectual exchange, foster networking and information sharing, encourage and promote teaching and research on topics related to the economic development and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. We also seek to educate students, prospective scholars and the public about the field.
The association is open (and currently free of charge) to all who are interested in this area (whether they are Native American or Indigenous or not). According to analysis conducted by the Urban Institute (https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/how-diverse-your-economics-department), the UMBC Economics department is one of just a handful of Economics departments that graduate American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander students in any significant numbers. Again, we are open to members from all backgrounds who have a research or teaching or policy interest in this area of economic research. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me directly at rakee@ucla.edu.
Sincerely,
Randall Akee (he, him, his)
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Associate Professor, Department of Public Policy
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Chair, American Indian Studies
Interdepartmental Program, UCLA
3250 Public Affairs Building
Los Angeles, California 90095-1656
Los Angeles, California 90095-1656
Email: rakee@ucla.edu
Twitter: @indigenalysis
Twitter: @indigenalysis
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President-Elect,
(www.aeripecon.org) @AERIPecon
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We, at UCLA, acknowledge the Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands).