Lambda Alpha International, the Honorary Society for the Advancement of Land Economics, was founded in 1930 under the leadership of the renowned land economist and champion of academic freedom, Richard T. Ely. As an honorary society, it provides a forum for the study and advancement of land economics where the "winnowing and sifting"of ideas takes place in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Read more... What's New June Online Keynotes Lambda Alpha International Headquarters 214 N. Hale Street Wheaton, IL 60187 630-510-4584 630-510-4501 fax Contact us at lai@lai.org Terry Stevenson, Executive Director Michele Meng, Administrative Director

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