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The AIECE Association of European Economic Research Institutes is an association of institutes and organizations that work in the field of macroeconomic forecasting and analysis and, in general, in the field of applied economic research and policy advice.

Objective

The association's primary objective is to foster collaboration and exchange among its members, aiming to enhance their understanding of economic developments in Europe and internationally. This includes exchange on the current and future state of the European and global economy, economic policy, and structural economic topics. It also involves the sharing of statistical and institutional information, as well as insights into research and policy activities. Also, the AIECE serves as a platform for joint initiatives among its members.

Name origin, history, and current scope

The acronym AIECE is derived from the French version of the name, Association d'instituts européens de conjoncture économique. The assocation was established in 1957 through the initiative of three institutes: the French INSEE, the German DIW, and the Belgian IRES. Today, the AIECE groups around 40 member institutes and observers, representing 19 countries and 5 international organizations (see the list of members and observers below). The association is lead by a seven-member steering committee and managed by a secretariat based at the IRES Institute of UCLouvain.

Meetings and activity

Twice a year, the association organizes a two-day meeting: in the fall in Brussels, hosted by the European Commission, and in the spring, hosted by one of the member institutes in their home city. These meetings feature presentations and discussions conducted under the Chatham House Rule. A key component of the meetings is the presentation and discussion of the General Report, which is prepared on a rotating basis by one of the members. The General Report provides comprehensive forecasts and assessments from member institutes on the economic outlook for European economies, economic policies, and longer-term issues. These contributions are gathered in advance through a survey conducted among the members. The meetings also include presentations by member institutes and observers on the external (non-European) environment, world trade, commodity prices, monetary policy, and other relevant topics. Another significant agenda item is the discussion of selected structural issues, with the thematic focus varying from meeting to meeting. Occasionally, outside experts are invited to deliver presentations on specific subjects. Complementing the main sessions, the meetings include an economic tools workshop, where member institutes present and discuss methods, techniques, and tools for economic analysis and forecasting.

Membership criteria

The AIECE is in principle open to independent European institutes involved in surveying economic conditions and developments, and in short-term macroeconomic forecasting. Independence is taken in its broadest meaning. In some countries there is no institute that is totally independent from the government of from societal organizations, and indeed one of the founding institutes is a public institute. However, the Association does not accept membership of institutes that are directly involved in conducting economic policy or are representing specific economic interests.

Members and observers

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Association presidents

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External links

AIECE website

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