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International Development and Economics Association

Founded: 2023
Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
The mission of IDEA is to engage students in the most pressing economic challenges confronting the United States and world economies by distributing policy-relevant research; hosting and participating in educational sessions; and engaging stakeholders in the areas of trade, economics, and public policy. IDEA, with the assistance of the Bush School Mosbacher Institute, is dedicated to understanding and explaining the complex relationship between the United States and the rest of the world. We value open trade policies, data-supported research and policy analysis, government transparency, and economic efficiency.
career development economic issues economics global issues guest speakers International development international relations policy-relevant research policy analysis public policy research trade

Positions

We accept: Professional Students, Graduate Students, Blinn Team Students, Part-Time Students

Intake: Open membership Ongoing intake (year-round)

Meet on-campus only every other week

All student organizations must be open in membership unless otherwise permitted under applicable state or federal law (20 U.S.C. § 1681(a)(6)(A); 34 C.F.R. § 106.14(a) for reference) through specific University exemption. Please contact SOLAD for more information related to open-membership exemption at Texas A&M University or consult the Student Organization Manual.

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