Membership in ODE brings a number of benefits:

• International recognition of scholastic achievement in economics.
• A publication outlet for promising undergraduate and graduate student papers in The American Economist, the journal of Omicron Delta Epsilon.
• Closer academic and professional relationships with fellow ODE members and faculty at Temple and at other universities.
• The chance to attend ODE-sponsored meetings at annual conventions of regional, national, and international associations.
• Eligibility to compete for the Frank Taussig and Irving Fisher Awards (both cash prizes and publication of essays).
• Eligibility to compete for the Outstanding Student Leader Award.
• Free on-line access to The American Economist.