Omicron Delta Epsilon, 2002 - 2003

From the Omicron Delta Epsilon program (April 11. 2002): Omicron Delta Epsilon Is the honor society In economics. It was established In 1963 as a result of a merger of Omicron Delta Gamma. founded in 1915, and Omicron Chi Epsilon, founded In 1955.The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment. the promotion of closer ties between students and faculty within colleges and universities, and the publication of an official journal, The'American Economist. Two annual awards are made by the society on the basis of competitive entries: the Irving Fisher Graduate Monograph Award and the Frank W. Taussig Undergraduate Article Award. Omicron Delta Epsilon has more than 430 chapters in the United States and other countries, with more than 10.000 active members.