International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium

About International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium

The International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium is a unique international association of agricultural trade researchers and policy practitioners. Started in 1980 by six United States agricultural economists, the membership has since grown to about 200 economists from academia, government, and other research institutions in 31 countries. Over the past quarter century, the Consortium has established itself as one of the premier institutions for advancing the frontiers of knowledge on agricultural trade and trade policy that has informed both policy formulation and public debate. The objectives: • Enhance the quality and relevance of international agricultural trade research and policy analysis • Encourage collaborative research • Facilitate communication among trade researchers and analysts drawn from universities, government agencies, and the private sector in a range of countries • Improve public understanding of international trade and trade policy issues. MEMBERSHIP: • Determination of membership eligibility is made by the IATRC Executive Committee or its appointed representatives. Criteria used to determine eligibility are: • Employment by a university, business, government agency, or other institution engaged in international agricultural trade research or analysis • Active involvement in international agricultural trade research, or analysis program management pertaining thereto • Members’ employing institutions are expected to demonstrate support for the IATRC and their faculty or staff by providing financial support for attendance at the Consortium’s general meetings. Application is made to the Chair of the IATRC and should contain the following information: Letter of application and resume • Applications may be submitted at any time, and approved memberships will be acknowledged at the December business meeting and sent an IATRC Membership welcome letter.

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