Maximizing Potentials since 1960s

Ateneo Economics Association

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The Ateneo Economics Association executive board

The Ateneo Economics Association, abbreviated as AEA, is the premier economics organization of the Ateneo de Manila University. Under the Analysis and Discourse cluster of the university’s organizations, AEA works to equip its members with both the knowledge and skills to properly advance authentic socio-economic development. Through diverse and timely initiatives that promote nuanced economic discourse or aid in the education of economic literacy, AEA aspires to mold its members into bright and emboldened leaders of tomorrow.

Established in 1960, the Ateneo Economics Association has been immersing its members in social realities and actualizing their potential to embody advocacies for nation-building and inclusive economic growth for more than sixty years.

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Main AEA Events

Get to know  AEA and it's economic thrust through our main events that happen year-round! Explore, and maybe
you'll find something that inspires you to maximize yor potential.

Valentines in August

Valentines in August (VIA) is a 30-year running flagship project of AEA that aims to promote a romantic spirit and highlight the unexpected economics of Valentines. Aside from supporting AEA’s merchandise, Ateneans will be also supporting local florists in their low season.

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Development Economics Conference of Ateneo

Development Economics Conference Series (DECA) is AEA’s annual 3-day conference that extends our development economics thrust towards a younger audience specifically high school students from various schools who will learn more about development economics through lectures and contests.

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AEAdvocacy Week

AEAdvocacy Week is a 5-day event featuring different NGOs and their respective advocacies through talks and activities for participants inside and outside the Ateneo community, to raise awareness and provide opportunities to volunteer, intern, and donate to partner organizations.

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Yearlong Partners

AEA's yearlong partners provide the organization, members, and external partners a chance to collaborate in helping its projects come to life. It also incentivizes our hard working teams and AEAns, AEA members, who strive to make the org the best it can be.

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