Our history
Over the last fifty years, many intellectuals from India came to the US to study, do research, get degrees in higher education, and find teaching positions in institutions of higher learning.
But early on, there were few opportunities for them to present the outcome of their research and rectify the misconceptions about the important changes taking place in India.
The economists amongst thinking Indians wanted to do something about it. Their aim was to educate the world at large on the realities of changing India. They decided to start an association, called the Association of Indian Economic Studies (AIES), that is now known as AIEFS.
Our vision
We envision a world where scientific research and innovation are accessible to all and have the power to transform society. We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and driving progress through ground-breaking research and discovery.
The objectives of AIEFS are to:
- Promote interest in the study of Indian economics and finance.
- Encourage inquiry into, and analysis of the problems facing the Indian economy.
- Facilitate communication and discussion among scholars.