 In 1985, the European Economic Association was created at the initiative of Jacques Drèze (who became its first president), Jean Gabszewicz, Louis Phlips, , and Jean Waelbroeck.Today, CORE's major research fields include economics, game theory, operations research, quantitative and economic geography.Its main objectives are fostering quality research, developing networking connections for scientific exchange and collaboration, training young doctoral and postdoctoral researchers as well making professionals in the public and private sector benefit from scientific knowledge.