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The IBES section recognizes that human nature involves complex motives and influences, such as self-interest; shared-interest; ethical and moral considerations; sentiments; and social/emotional dimensions of individual economic actions.

The IBES section seeks to:

  • Encourage robust empirical tests of theories of human behavior.
  • Provide validation and support for those who may wish to explore alternatives to orthodox theories, especially for new entrants into the profession.
  • Broaden horizons, theories and approaches currently brought to the AAEA, and to the national discourse on agricultural, food, community and resource issues.
  • Encourage AAEA members to explore and develop new tools of analysis and methodologies consistent with alternative theories that reflect the complexity of human nature and institutions.
  • Expand the capacity for interdisciplinary work and dialogue with other social sciences.

Membership

Membership in IBES is open to all current AAEA members. Membership in IBES is $10 per year for all non-students. Students may join IBES for Free. You can learn more about joining AAEA by visiting the AAEA membership page. If you are already a member of AAEA and would like to join IBES, you can do so by logging in to the My Account section and completing the Online Section Form.