The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of outstanding achievements in economics; the establishment of closer ties between students and faculty in economics within colleges and universities, and among colleges and universities; the publication of its official journal, The American Economist , and sponsoring of panels at professional meetings as well as the Irving Fisher and Frank W. Taussig competitions.
Currently, Omicron Delta Epsilon has 578 chapters located in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Egypt, France, and United Arab Emirates. With such a broad, international base, chapter activities vary widely, ranging from invited speakers, group discussions, dinners, meetings, etc., to special projects such as review sessions and tutoring for students in economics. Omicron Delta Epsilon plays a prominent role in the annual Honors Day celebrations at many colleges and universities. (From: http://www.omicrondeltaepsilon.org/)
| Year | Inductees |
| 1982 | James C. Doyle Robert L. Bryant Heather Anne Costa Marguerite M. Salmon John Nicholas Carvellas Thomas Messier Jennie Versteeg Stoler Joseph Amrhein Andrew Hoffner Catherine Gleason |
| 1983 | Michael S. Patterson Peter A. McShane Carolyn J. Toole Ellen Bodey Klaus Wolff Kerry W. Sullivan Jill S. Hacket |
| 1984 | Colin Then Kathy Ann Johnson Paul Barry |
| 1985 | Mark Doran Darryl Connelly Stephen Welch B. J. Hull |
| 1986 | Karen O'toole Nanette Hatch Margaret Koslowsky Pamela Downey Mary Delai |
| 1987 | John C. Koslowsky Kimberly Goodrich Cynthia Johnson Todd A. Poljacik Sean M. Seely |
| 1988 | Kathleen Gibbone Chris Callaghan William Keeley Eric Gustafson Richard Cote Amy Williams |
| 1989 | Agens M. Sill Ann M. Gray Sybilla E. Milo Bettyann Cartledge Kristine K. Cleary Andrew P. Pelosi |
| 1990 | Thomas A. Simone Christopher C. Smith Kelly J. Rhodes Gerald J. Batchen Julio Castellanos Shawn M. Collins Alisa N. Gai Mark A. Garand Julie M. Lessard Thomas V. Murray |
| 1991 | Dennis Santopietro Mark D. Hiatt Christopher H. Lowe Lori A. Burnell Aaron B. Henson Wilber E. Perez Solano |
| 1992 | Clinton W. Mills Jr. Thomas P. McCue David N. Veilleux Ann E. Varricchione Colleen A. Johnson Heather A. Hogan |
| 1993 | Eric W. Breemen Amy B. Hessler Matthew T. Staab Timothy P. Kinney Gregory J. Gagnon Nathalie Brochu John R. Bell |
| 1994 | Tania Badeau Luis Cedeno Michael J. Hayhurst James M. Dowd |
| 1995 | Daniel W. Johnson Colleen M. Crossman Katarina Harbulova Jeffrey P. Lougee Cheryl A. Wright Olya P. Zdobnova |
| 1996 | Karl A. Mayr Jason A. Rutigliano Timothy W. Arango Nathaniel M. Fulling |
| 1997 | Joshua J. Chamberlain Jacqueline M. Fitzgerald Mark J. Fizulich Andrew J. Hescock Cailin A. Kelleher Mark J. Mulvey |
| 1998 | Thomas J. Carney Gregory E. Collins Iliana S. Georgieva James A. Howarth Lila M. Lumbra Alex U. Okosi Brian M. Pannuzzo Amos W. Robinson Eric C. Routhier Stephen P. Sabetta Matthew O. Stratford Brendan D. Travis |
| 1999 | Paul A. Araujo Alema Aaron C. Losier Johan A. Myhr Alison A. Porell David A. White Jeffrey M. Wilkinson |
| 2000 | Matthew R. Charlton Christopher L. Cronin Michele A. Pisacano |
| 2001 | Kevin P. Anderson Allison M. Borchers Sol A. Dostilio Catherine M. Mitchell Erin P. Stinchfield |
| 2002 | David S. Alofsin Patrick M. Hill Coleman M. Lahey Kevin J. O'Connor |
| 2003 | Ryan M. Case Karin Eade Adam C. Johnson Thomas R. Paradis Toni-Marie Spera Melissa R. Theriault |
| 2004 | Michael E. Vesey Cassandra P. Leggett Amanda M. Keefe Erin K. Hanlon Adam M. Forrest Anne M. Skrocki Uros Nedeljkovic Susan O. Audet Leland P. Cary Sara J. King Agatha A. Kessler |
| 2005 | Andrew T. Pavlofsky Margie E. Morley Christopher R. Higgins Howard J. D'Angelo Bryan M. Wellens Melinda S. Theriault Stephen V. Scuderi Jessica M. Scheld Benjamin M. Moscatello David R. Lantman Brian J. Fischer Kathryn M. Ennist Johannes P. de Boer Jesus Colon |
| 2006 | Laura B. Beaudin Charles G. Bouteiller Jacob T. Dubuque Ryan J. Flynn David J. Miller Paul H. Molzon Steven G. Munroe Stefanie M. Papillo Meggan E. Roberge Kelsey M. Stavseth Tim Williamson |
| 2007 | Paul H. Molzon Timothy G. Williamson |
| 2008 | Andrew M. Bolduc Benjamin J. Clark Kristen E. Eaton Owen J. Glubiak Jordan M. Scampoli |