The Association
The Hungarian Economic Association (HEA) is the oldest and most significant association of Hungarian economists aimed at disseminating economic knowledge, developing the professional public sphere and representing the general interests of economists. For this reason various platforms including presentations, courses, professional discussions, meetings and itinerant conferences are organised regularly.
As a major professional and scientific organisation with a long tradition in Hungary, the HEA was established on 27 May 1894 by professors, academics, ministers, bankers, merchants, MPs, farmers, officials, landowners and noblemen in order to jointly seek the ways of national economic development.
The HEA, as a non-profit association, is a major platform of economic discussion beyond the narrow interpretation of science.
BECOME A MEMBER!
One click, and a professional community of more than 5 and a half thousand individuals. 80-100 large-scale conferences annually. 23 sections and 16 regional organisations. Keeping in touch with former school mates and colleagues. Purchase discounts available with a HEA Membership Card… We look forward to welcoming graduates, would-be economists and professionals interested in economic issues as members of the HEA!
MEMBERSHIP CARD
The list of stores and service providers offering an average of 5-15% discount to holders of a HEA Membership Card with an EDC logo is expanding on a weekly basis. Currently there are approximately 1,100 stores and service providers accepting HEA Membership Cards across Hungary.
PARTNER SITES
KÖZGAZDÁSZ-VÁNDORGYŰLÉSEK
the itinerant conferences represent major annual events organised for economists
MKT IFJÚSÁGI BIZOTTSÁG
the independent website of MKT IB and its organisations
20 ÉVE AZ EU-BAN
az MKT hazánk 20 éves EU-tagságát értékelő konferenciasorozata
ÚJ KLÍMAGAZDASÁG
a joint conference of the MKT and the British, German and French Embassies
Events
Economic Policy Challenges with an EU Perspective
The European Union Section of the Hungarian Economic Association (HEA) is organizing a professional roundtable discussion on the challenges of economic policy, with a particular focus on the perspectives arising from Hungary's membership in the European Union. The event is inspired by the recent...
How Long Can Dollar Dominance Last?
A study by Massimiliano Castelli, Managing Director at UBS Asset Management and Head of Strategy and Advisory for Sovereign Institutions, entitled Dollar Dominance in the Global Financial System: Dissatisfaction without Displacement, will be published in the June 2026 issue of Financial and...
Economic and Security Impact of AI on Corporates
The Economic and Security Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Corporate Operations – under this title, the Development Economics Section of the Hungarian Economic Association (HEA) will host a professional roundtable discussion on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. at the HEA Community...
News
Occupational Safety and Health in the EU
The Labour Section of the Hungarian Economic Association organized an online professional event entitled "Occupational Safety and Health in the European Union" on 11 June 2026. The speakers at the event were Péter Nesztinger, Head of the Department of Occupational Safety Management at the Ministry...
In Memoriam Béla Kádár
At the age of 92, on 8 July 2026, Béla Kádár, a Széchenyi Prize-winning economist, member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and Honorary Lifetime President of the Hungarian Economic Association (HEA), passed away. Béla Kádár was born in Pécs in 1934. He began his career at the National Bank of...
HEA: a programme-rich first half year
The Hungarian Economics Association wrapped up a programme-rich first half of the year: in the first six months alone, we organised no fewer than 64 professional events, conferences, lectures and roundtable discussions. HEA elected a new president and secretary-general, and many of our sections...