Nobel Prize-winning economist Eric Maskin has been elected as the new president of the International Economic Association (IEA). The election took place during a meeting of the IEA’s Executive Committee, held alongside the XXI World Congress of Economists in Belgrade. Maskin succeeds a previous president, though their name was not specified in the report. The World Congress of Economists provided the venue for this significant leadership change within the IEA. This appointment positions Maskin to lead the global association dedicated to the advancement of economic thought and research. Details regarding Maskin’s term length and specific initiatives were not immediately available. The IEA plays a crucial role in fostering international collaboration among economists.