Federal Association of German Economists and Business Economists
| Federal Association of German Economists and Business Economists | |
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| legal form | Registered association |
| Seat | Dusseldorf |
| founding |
1901
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| president | Willi Rugen |
| executive Director | Matthias Meyer-Schwarzenberger |
| Members | 7,400 |
| Website | www.bdvb.de |
The Federal Association of German Economists and Business Economists , or bdvb for short , is a registered association and, as a professional association, represents the interests of economists in Germany .
It wants to support its 7,400 members in their studies , work , further education and careers . As a professional association of business academics, it wants to support the interdisciplinary discussion and sees itself as a forum for the professional exchange of ideas between science and practice . The bdvb is registered in the Berlin-Charlottenburg register of associations, the headquarters of the management are in Düsseldorf .
The bdvb is organized in district, university and specialist groups. In addition, the association has had a research institute since 1966 , the research institute of the bdvb .
history
The bdvb developed from the merger of two professional associations.
The German National Economic Association - Association of Specialists in Economic Interest Representations and Professional Economists (DVV) was founded on December 15, 1901 in Berlin . The Association of Academic Merchants was founded in Berlin in 1903 . The Association of Holders of German Commercial University Diplomas was founded in Cologne on the initiative of Eugen Schmalenbach on July 23, 1905, from the Association of Academic Merchants . The Association of Holders of German Commercial University Diplomas was given a new name in 1913: Association of German Business Graduates (VDDK) . The DVV renamed itself in 1920 to the Reichsverband der Deutschen Volkswirte eV (RDV).
In 1951, the RDV merged with the VDV Economists Association to form the Federal Association of German Economists and Business Economists (BDV). On April 17, 1971, the VDKK and BDV merged to form the bdvb. In 1990 the Association of German Business Economists (VDB) joined the bdvb.
Organization of the bdvb
General meeting
The general assembly is the highest body of the association. It makes decisions in association political matters of fundamental importance.
Bureau
The general assembly elects the presidium for a period of two years. It consists of the President, three Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer and up to six other members. The federal chairman of the university groups is also a member of the executive committee; the chairman of the advisory board takes part in the meetings with a seat and a vote. The Presidium is responsible for executing the resolutions of the General Assembly. He is responsible for managing the association. President is Willi Rugen.
Advisory Board
The advisory board consists of the chairmen of the district, university and specialist groups with the largest number of members. In the years in which there is no general meeting, the advisory board reviews and approves the business plan. Furthermore, the Advisory Board is heard by the Presidium before important decisions, while on the other hand it can approach the Presidium at any time with suggestions and recommendations. The advisory board is also involved in the establishment of working groups and the establishment of specialist groups.
District Groups
The district groups (BG) are the regional divisions of the bdvb, to which the university groups are connected. The district groups organize events such as lectures, discussions, roundtables and company tours in the individual districts. In addition, on-site member support is organized by the respective group.
Specialist groups
bdvb members with the same professional training and interests are involved in specialist groups across the region and exchange their know-how and experience.
College groups
The university groups (HG) in the bdvb with 1400 members are the largest student initiative for economists in Germany . There are currently 24 university groups in Germany.
The board members of the university groups meet twice a year at the university group leader conference (HGLK). Once a year, the federal board of the university groups is elected at HGLK. The federal chairman is a member of the presidency.
Research institute
The research institute of the Association of German Economists and Business Economists (FI) , which is linked to the bdvb, has existed since 1966 . Its chairmen were Ernst Helmstädter (Münster), Gert von Kortzfleisch (Mannheim), Klaus Neuhoff ( Witten / Herdecke ) and Fritz Bisani ( Essen ) and Ingrid Schmale, University of Cologne . Paul JJ Welfens has been Head of the FI since 2012. The tasks are to promote science and research, education and training as well as student aid in all areas of economics.
Events
A total of around 300 events per year take place under the umbrella of the association; This includes further training events, panel discussions, specialist conferences and trade fairs as well as fun events such as skiing holidays or parties.
Individual evidence
- ↑ https://www.bdvb.de/wer-wir-sind/oekonomen-mit-engagement/
- ↑ Presentation of the bdvb presidium on bdvb.de