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Since 1968, we have provided our members with an environment where they can meet people who share their interests, make new friends, and succeed at Penn State and beyond.

Our Mission

The Penn State University Economics Association is an organization of students passionate about economics who wish to grow academically and professionally outside the classroom.

We enrich the educational experience of our members with academic presentations, written publications, economic simulations, and various other activities. We prepare our members for post-graduation by offering career fair preparation, improving resumés, and connecting them with companies. The Association also provides leadership opportunities and experience in planning events and team communication.

What We've Achieved

In the past, the Association:

  • Won 2025 Outstanding Professional/Student Development Award

  • Had approximately 175 dues-paying members each year, with nearly 60 in a position of leadership

  • Managed a $24,000 budget annually

  • Received funding and support throughout the year from the Department of Economics, College of the Liberal Arts, Paterno Fellows Program, and the Schreyer Honors College

  • Organized Fall trips to New York City to visit Goldman Sachs, PwC, the N.Y. Federal Reserve, BlackRock, and much more!

  • Organized Spring trips to Washington, D.C., to visit the House of Representatives, U.S. Department of Treasury, Brookings Institution, and CATO Institute, Bates White, and much more!

  • Held Fall and Spring Business Mixers with corporate recruiters, with a combined student attendance of 300+

  • Conducted educational presentations on various economic topics

  • Produced the student publication, The Optimal Bundle, run by the Association’s Print Education Committee

  • Hosted study sessions and provided tutoring for members and students in the Department

  • Arranged networking opportunities for our members, including alumni Skype calls, graduate school panels, and professor meet and greets

  • Participated in philanthropy events in the State College community, including THON, Shaver’s Creek, and State College High School