Register of the Association for Comparative Economic Studies records
Finding aid prepared by Beth Goder
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Association for Comparative Economic Studies records
Date (inclusive): 1962-1973
Collection Number: 88014
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
9 manuscript boxes
(3.6 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, minutes of meetings, conference papers and proceedings, memoranda, newsletters and other publications, and
financial records relating to comparative economic studies in the United States. Includes records of one of the Association's
predecessor organizations, the Association for Comparative Economics.
Creator:
Association for Comparative Economic Studies (U.S.)
Creator:
Association for Comparative Economics
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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Use
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Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1988.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Association for Comparative Economic Studies records, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution
Library & Archives.
Historical Note
American professional organization for promotion of the comparative study of economic systems. In 1972, the Association for
Comparative Economics (ACE) and the Association for the Study of Soviet-Type Economies (ASTE) merged to become the Association
for Comparative Economic Studies (ACES).
Scope and Content of Collection
The Association for Comparative Economic Studies Records contain correspondence, minutes of meetings, conference papers and
proceedings, memoranda, newsletters and other publications, and financial records related to comparative economic studies
in the United States. The collection includes records of one of the Association's predecessor organizations, the Association
for Comparative Economics.
The Association for Comparative Economic Studies (ACES) provided an avenue for scholarly exchange and supported the growth
of research into comparative economics. The
Correspondence includes letters of Gregory Grossman, President of ACES, as well as correspondence of presidents of the predecessor organization
Association for Comparative Economics (ACE).
To further its mission, the Association hosted conferences, inviting economists to speak on relevant topics. These meetings
were often held in conjunction with other organizations, such as the Midwest Economics Association and the Southern Economic
Association. The
Conference File includes conference proceedings, correspondence, and reports documenting these meetings.
Another important aspect of the Association's work was the publication of various economic journals. The
Publications File includes correspondence and drafts associated with this work, printed copies of the
ACES Bulletin, which later became
Comparative Economic Studies, as well as materials related to publications of predecessor organizations.
In 1972, the Association for Comparative Economics (ACE) and the Association for the Study of Soviet-Type Economies (ASTE)
merged to become the Association for Comparative Economic Studies (ACES). The
Office File documents this merger, the election of ACE officers, and ACE membership.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Education -- United States
Economics -- Study and teaching -- United States
Comparative economics
Correspondence
1962-1973
Scope and Contents note
Contains incoming and outgoing letters, including correspondence of presidents of the Association for Comparative Economic
Studies (ACES) and its predecessor organization the Association for Comparative Economics (ACE). Arranged in two groups: Alphabetical
file and Chronological file.
box 1, folder 4
Buckingham, Walter
1964-1967
box 1, folder 5
Burns, Arthur R.
1965-1967
box 1, folder 7
Collegiate News and Views
1963-1964
box 1, folder 15
Grossman, Gregory
1963-1967
box 1, folder 16
Grossman, Gregory and Robert W. Campbell
1972
box 1, folder 20
Hoover, Calvin B.
1964-1967
box 1, folder 32
Schnitzer, Martin
1965-1967
box 1, folder 33
Schweitzer, Arthur
1963-1969
Conference File
1965-1972
Scope and Contents note
Includes conference proceedings and drafts of papers, correspondence, reports on conference organization, and notes on presentations
related to conferences hosted by predecessor organization the Association for Comparative Economics (ACE). ACE often held
conferences in conjunction with other organizations, such as the Midwest Economics Association and the Southern Economic Association.
Materials from joint conferences included. Arranged chronologically by date of conference.
Office File
1963-1972
Scope and Contents note
Contains administrative files, including correspondence, meeting minutes, financial documents, election files, and membership
files. Includes documentation on the 1972 merger of predecessor organizations Association for Comparative Economics (ACE)
and Association for the Study of Soviet-Type Economies (ASTE).
box 6, folder 10-15
Elections
1965-1972
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence, memoranda, ballots, and tally sheets. Includes memorandum on election of executive committee members
during the merger.
box 6, folder 16
Executive Secretary Report
1972
box 6, folder 17-18
Financial records
1966-1969
box 7, folder 1
Financial records (cont'd.)
1966-1969
box 7, folder 2-3
Meeting minutes
1963, 1967-1968
box 7, folder 4-32
Membership
1966-1971
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence, membership lists, application forms, and dues schedules.
box 8, folder 1-2
Membership (cont'd.)
1966-1971
box 8, folder 4-5
Research topics
1968, undated
Publications File
1962-1973
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence, publication lists, drafts, copies of
The ACES Bulletin, and publications of predecessor organizations. Arranged alphabetically by name of publication.
box 9, folder 9-11
ACES Bulletin
1972-1973
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence and drafts.
The ACES Bulletin was formerly
The ASTE Bulletin.
Writings by Others
1968-1971
Scope and Contents
Includes typescripts, reprints, and printed copies of papers related to economics. Arranged alphabetically by name of author.
box 9, folder 14
Flagg, Denis and Virginia
1970-1971
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence
box 9, folder 15-16
Gregory, Paul
1971, undated
box 9, folder 17
Hocevar, Toussaint, and Warren F. Mazek
undated
box 9, folder 18
Jonas, Paul and Hyman Sardy
1970
box 9, folder 19
Lauterbach, Albert
1969, undated
box 9, folder 20-21
Polach, Jarozlav G.
1969-1970
box 9, folder 23-25
Schachter, Gustav
1968-1971
box 9, folder 29
Stuart, Robert C., and Paul R. Gregory
1971
box 9, folder 33
Wharton, Clifton R., Jr.
undated
box 9, folder 34
Woroniak, Alexander
undated
