For more than four decades, the Center has been focused on the #WorkThatMatters. In the beginning, that meant bringing award-winning financial and economic education to teachers and students across Greater Cincinnati. Our reach has since expanded to classrooms in all 50 states and more than 80 countries. The Center also now delivers world-class research to drive better decision-making by clients in the public and private sectors.
The Center began as a teacher training initiative of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce in 1976. In 1977, the Center was incorporated and established a permanent existence as part of the University of Cincinnati.
While the Center has maintained its teacher training as a core service, we’ve added student programs and competitions, an award-winning online financial program called $martPath, partnerships for the financial education of the larger community, and a research team to serve businesses and governmental partners in our region.
Every year, the Center’s research team consults with more than 30 business clients on their economic data and analysis needs. Their work includes everything from market analyses to feasibility studies, economic impact projects, and workforce development initiatives. Through this work, the Center and its partners contribute to the health and vitality of our region’s economy.
The Alpaugh Family Economics Center is a part of the Council for Economic Education’s national network.
The Center is also a member of the Association of University Business and Economic Research.
We envision a future where every child gains the knowledge and skills needed to confidently navigate financial and economic challenges throughout life. By ensuring financial education is engaging and widely available, we aim to cultivate a generation of informed decision-makers who will contribute to a strong and sustainable economy. We also see a world where leaders across private, public, and nonprofit sectors use data to make insightful, effective decisions—fueling economic growth and thriving communities for all.
Our mission is to equip children with comprehensive and lasting financial and economic education. By fostering the ability to make informed and thoughtful decisions, we aim to open a world of opportunities for the next generation, creating a future where every child can thrive and succeed. Additionally, our dedication to delivering world-class economic analyses helps public, private, and nonprofit clients make better, data-driven decisions that strengthen communities and drive meaningful progress.
The Center has won several national awards for its programs and its online financial education platform, $martPath.
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