International Development and Economics Association

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):

IDEA

Purpose:

The mission of BEST 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. BEST, 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.

Year Founded:

2023

Membership Dues:

No dues

Admits Members:

September (Fall Semester), January (Spring Semester)

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:

Abigail Huie

Public Contact E-mail Address:

arh4229@tamu.edu

Public Contact Phone Number:

361-318-9828

Group Contact Information

Organization E-mail Address:

bushschoolbest@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:

George Bush School of Government and Public Service

Membership

Membership policies:

• Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
• Our organization accepts graduate students as members
• Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements