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How About that Economy? A Quarterly Update
| Start: | Tuesday, December 18, 2007 12:00 PM | |
| End: | Tuesday, December 18, 2007 01:30 PM | |
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For information on this program, please contact Jeff Noble at jnoble1@gmu.edu. |
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Most policy makers are aware of the weak housing market, the steady trade deficit, and questions regarding interest rates, but what does that mean for the American economy? In order to keep Congressional staffers up to date on the latest economic trends, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University hosts quarterly briefings that survey the economic scene. Specific attention will be paid to trends in GDP growth, employment, inflation and interest rates, all conveyed in a way that is understandable to the economist and non-economist alike. This "birds-eye-view" of the economy will be valuable to staffers interested in promoting policies intended to aid economic performance.
We will be addressing such topics as:
- How have the problems in the sub-prime lending market affected the overall economy? What are some possible remedies to improve the situation?
- How do each of the 50 states compare in terms of economic activity? Which states are leading the charge and which states lag behind?
- What are some economic trends within the financial markets to keep an eye on?
- What can we expect from the American economy in 2008?
Hosted by Dr. Bruce Yandle, one of our most popular speakers, these quarterly briefings are free of charge and open to all senior congressional staffers. Bruce Yandle is a Professor Emeritus and the BB&T Scholar at Clemson University, where he has been a faculty member since 1969. From 1976 to 1978, he was a senior economist on the staff of the President's Council on Wage and Price Stability, where he reviewed and analyzed newly proposed regulations. In addition, Dr. Yandle was executive director of the Federal Trade Commission and is the author or co-author of numerous books and articles. He received his Ph.D. and M.B.A. from Georgia State University and his A.B. degree from Mercer University.
