Practitioners move beyond theory, number crunching to serve members and be public face of group Harry Truman famously pined for a one-armed economist who wouldn't keep saying, "On the other hand." Today, with data crucial to cutting through political rhetoric, more and more associations are hiring economists—especially those who can juggle many roles: lobbyist, member services provider, nondues revenue generator, and communicator. "Any medium or large-size association that doesn't have a need for an economist would be unique simply because of the diversity of tasks economists take on at associations," said Tom Beers, executive director of the National Association of… Read More