Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE) is one of the world’s largest academic honor societies. The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist; and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions.

The minimum requirements for admission for undergraduates are:

• completion of 12 credit hours of economics courses; and
• attainment of a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better in economics courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.0
• Students should be making the study of economics one of their major interests.

For information on how to apply for membership, contact the UMass Amherst ODE Advisor, J. Kevin Crocker at jcrocker@econs.umass.edu.