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AEA is an acronym used to refer to multiple organizations and terms across different fields. The two most widely recognized uses are the American Economic Association and the American Evaluation Association.

The American Economic Association (AEA) is a national professional organization for economists in the United States. It aims to promote economic research and education and to support economists in their work. The AEA publishes leading journals, including the Journal of Economic Literature and the Journal of Economic Perspectives, and it organizes an annual meeting that brings together researchers, educators, and policymakers. Through its activities, the association seeks to advance economic understanding and to help translate research findings into public policy and teaching.

The American Evaluation Association (AEA) is a professional association for evaluators across sectors, including government, nonprofit, and private practice. It promotes high-quality evaluation practice, professional standards, and ethical guidelines. The AEA provides opportunities for professional development, networking, and the dissemination of evaluation knowledge through conferences, online resources, and publications. It aims to strengthen the field of evaluation and improve the use of evidence in decision making.

Other uses of the acronym appear in various national or sector-specific organizations and, in some legal contexts, can refer to statutes such as the Atomic Energy Act in certain jurisdictions. Because AEA can denote different entities, the intended reference is usually clarified by context such as country, field, or accompanying descriptors.