Evolution of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association¹

Abstract

This article summarizes the 45‐year history of the American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (AREUEA). It describes how AREUEA was created in the mid‐1960s by a few academics interested in promoting real estate research. It tracks the Association's growth into a highly respected international association of real estate academics and researchers employed by industry and governments. The article also examines the activities of its members: officers elected, awards presented, conferences organized and scholars' contributions to its main academic publication— Real Estate Economics . The article identifies the most prolific contributors to the Journal (located both in the United States and internationally) and the impact that the Journal 's publications have had on real estate research. Finally, we describe how real estate research interests have changed over time.