The Moral Burden on Economists: Darrick Hamilton’s 2017 NEA Presidential Address

In his 2017 presidential address to the National Economic Association (NEA), Professor Darrick Hamilton warned that treating economics as a morally neutral “science,” and the discipline’s limited attention to structural barriers and overemphasis individual agency, has resulted in bad economics, and bad policy particularly as it relates to racial disparity.

50 Years of Power and the Influence of the National Economic Association: Black Economist Contributions to Economics Profession

The National Economic Association (NEA) president addresses the membership body at the annual meeting. He reflects on the past presidents of the organization and their accomplishments. He then addresses his path through the NEA from a child to the president of the organization and the assistance that many provided along the way.

The National Economic Association at 50: Where Have We Come From and Where Are We Going?

The National Economic Association was founded as the Caucus of Black Economists in 1969. The organization was formed to address the underrepresentation of Black economists in the American Economic Association and in the profession at large. This article reviews key issues raised and how they were addressed. It also makes suggestions for future directions the NEA might take.

The National Economic Association at 50: Getting Back to Our Roots

The National Economic Association (NEA) started out as the Caucus of Black Economists in December 1969. At the onset of the 50th Anniversary of the NEA’s founding, this presidential address looks at the organization’s past, present, and future to improve the prospects for current and future African American economists. Three recommendations are offered: support The Review of Black Political Economy, the NEA’s journal; help develop regional student chapters; and continue to foster allies that are aligned with the NEA’s mission. The Economics field needs to be better about becoming diverse and inclusive, and the NEA can lead the movement toward those goals.