Home Association for Comparative Economic Studies The Association for Comparative Economic Studies ACES is the leading scholarly organization for the support of comparative economic studies. Its worldwide membership includes academics economists and political scientists employed by international agencies governments and private firms and banks as well as policy makers. The purpose of the Association is to provide scholarly exchange among persons interested in comparative studies of economic systems institutions and economic performance and development and to further the growth of research and instruction on these topics. The Association holds its annual meetings in conjunction with the Allied Social Sciences Associations and sponsors a full range of panels organized by its members.