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Recent Publications:

	The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity July 28, 2008 Books Russell Roberts
	Stanford University student and Cuban American tennis prodigy Ramon Fernandez is outraged when a nearby mega-store hikes its prices the night of an earthquake. He crosses paths with provost and economics professor Ruth Lieber when he plans a campus protest against the price-gouging retailer--which is also a major donor to the university. Ruth begins a dialogue with Ramon about prices, prosperity, and innovation and their role in our daily lives. Is Ruth trying to limit the damage from Ramon's protest? Or does she have something altogether different in mind?
	Social Distance and Self-Enforcing Exchange - Working Paper December 1, 2005 Working Papers Peter Leeson
	This working paper models social distance as endogenous to the choices of individuals. Peter Leeson shows that where government is absent, large numbers of socially heterogeneous agents can use social distance-reducing signals to capture the gains from widespread trade.
	How Important is State Enforcement for Trade? - Working Paper December 1, 2005 Working Papers Peter Leeson
	This working paper investigates the effect of state contract enforcement on international trade. Following Rose (2004a), Peter Leeson estimates a gravity model of bilateral trade using panel data that covers 157 countries over the last 50 years. He finds that state enforcement increases trade between nations--but less impressively than its status as essential for flourishing trade suggests.
	The Choice: A Fable of Free Trade and Protectionism May 1, 2000 Books Russell Roberts
	A whimsical fable starring the ghost of a nineteenth century economist, whose journey takes him, and the reader, on a trip through the international economic issues facing America and American business today. Topics covered include trade deficits, environmental issues, free trade agreements, and labor standards.

Recent Events:

	What's the Grade on Trade: A Debate Capitol Hill Campus November 14, 20065: 00 PM
	The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is pleased to partner with the Congressional Progressive Caucus to host an open and honest debate on the effects of international trade and trade policy.
	U.S. & Cuba Relations: Past, Present, and Future Capitol Hill Campus May 14, 2003
	Despite the policies of multiple U.S. Presidents and the fact that his economy is in shambles, Fidel Castro's grip on Cuba remains unchallenged. Although US policymakers agree that the establishment of a Cuban liberal political system is an important goal, there are multiple opinions over the best way to accomplish it.
	Agree to Disagree: The Future of International Trade Agreements Capitol Hill Campus August 31, 200612:00 PM
	The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a two-day course, featuring Dr. Douglas Irwin of at Dartmouth College, to address current international trade issues facing Congress.
	After War: The Political Economy of Exporting Democracy Capitol Hill Campus August 3, 200612:00 PM
	The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is hosting a special interactive event, exclusively for senior-level staff, to offer an economic and historical perspective on the challenges of exporting democracy.
	The Economics of Trade and Globalization(2) Capitol Hill Campus August 25, 2004

	Doha Round and Around: Understanding International Trade Capitol Hill Campus August 23, 200612:00 PM
	The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a three-day course to provide policymakers with an introductory look at international trade and its global impact.
	Winds of Change: New Ideas in International Development Capitol Hill Campus April 17, 200712:00 PM
	This three-day course will develop a framework for understanding the institutions and needs of developing nations, as well as the ability to identify policies that encourage prosperity in the developing world.

Media:

	This Global Show Must Go On June 8, 2008 Commentaries and Op-eds Tyler Cowen

	Freer Trade Could Fill the World's Rice Bowl April 27, 2008 Commentaries and Op-eds Tyler Cowen

	Fair Trade Proponents Should Have More Humility January 29, 2008 Commentaries and Op-eds

	Why we trade November 12, 2007 News Articles Russell Roberts

	Want World Peace? Support Free Trade November 20, 2006 Commentaries and Op-eds Donald Boudreaux

	China Is Big Trouble for the U.S. Balance of Trade, Right? Well, Not So Fast September 7, 2006 Commentaries and Op-eds Tyler Cowen

	Central American Free Trade Deal is Being Delayed by Partners March 2, 2006 News Articles Russell Roberts

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