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Exploring Issues in Telecommunications
August 13, 2008
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a two-day course to provide some economic insights into the difficult telecommunications issues being debated in Congress.
2008 Capital Campus Texas
July 9, 2008
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Texas Public Policy Foundation will co-host a retreat in San Antonio that will provide legislative staffers with an academic perspective on today's pressing policy issues.
Which Federal Agencies Best Inform the Public?
June 25, 2008
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a panel discussion to release our Annual Performance Report Scorecard. The Scorecard sheds light on which of the 24 largest federal agencies are supplying vital information that citizens and their elected leaders need to make informed funding and policy decisions.
9th Annual Performance Report Scorecard
May 13, 2008
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a panel discussion to release our Annual Performance Report Scorecard. The Scorecard sheds light on which of the 24 largest federal agencies are supplying vital information that citizens and their elected leaders need to make informed funding and policy decisions.
Combine and Conquer: How Antitrust Regulation Affects Mergers
March 4, 2008
Antitrust regulation is making business headlines throughout the world. Please join the Mercatus Center as we look at what antitrust regulation is, how it should be enforced, and examine some timely issues on the matter.
The Net Effect: Exploring Issues in Telecommunications
August 21, 2007
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a three-day course to provide some economic insight into the current Telecom issues facing congress.
Creating E-Harmony: Exploring Issues in Telecommunications
May 29, 2007
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a two-day course to provide some economic insights into the difficult telecommunications issues being debated in Congress.
Which Federal Agencies Best Inform the Public?
April 3, 2007
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University hosted a panel discussion to kickoff the release of our annual Performance Report Scorecard. The scorecard looks to shed light on which of the 24 largest federal agencies are supplying vital information that citizens and their elected leaders need to make informed funding and policy decisions.
2007 Chief of Staff Retreat - Williamsburg, VA
February 23, 2007
The Mercatus Center’s annual Chief of Staff Retreat is the leading non-partisan, off-the-Hill gathering for senior congressional staff. The Retreat offers participants a chance to explore pioneering economic ideas, and interact across party lines in a comfortable and educational setting away from Capitol Hill.
Securing the Homeland
September 8, 2006
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is hosting a seminar to explore an economic framework for effectively analyzing homeland security regulations.
Making the Connection: Exploring the Economics of Telecommunications
August 15, 2006
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a three-day course to provide some economic insights into the difficult telecommunications issues being debated in Congress.
Telecom Policy in the Golden State
July 13, 2006
This session will explore the economic implications of telecommunications technology, competition, and the changing regulatory structure for California’s consumers.
Anticompetitive Barriers to E-Commerce: A Symposium
May 24, 2006
Mercatus Center at George Mason University, in collaboration with the George Mason University School of Law, is holding a day-long symposium to allow prominent legal and economic scholars to present papers on current issues in E-Commerce.
Calling All Policymakers: The Economics of Telecommunications
January 31, 2006
As the 10th anniversary of the 1996 Telecom Act approaches, the telecommunications industry is changing in dramatic ways. In order to help policymakers sort through current and upcoming telecom issues, the Mercatus Center hosted a three-day course for congressional and agency staff that will address the broader economic implications of telecom regulation.
Katrina’s Legacy: FEMA and the Economics of Disaster Relief
September 23, 2005
At this critical point in time, it is vital that we not only look back at history's lessons, but also look forward to ensure that government organizations are able to respond accordingly in times of need. To help foster a constructive climate for informed debate in the wake of Katrina, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a seminar to discuss the many questions arising from this tragedy.
Buyer Beware: Understanding Mergers and Antitrust
June 21, 2005
A new merger wave hit the American economy as telecommunications, technology, consumer products, airlines, and sundry other firms explore new ways to combine and consolidate. We explored if these mergers will lead to exciting new services and lower prices as businesses find new ways to innovate and lower costs or harm consumers by raising prices and diminishing incentives to innovate?
The Economics of Telecom Regulation: Promises and Pitfalls
March 10, 2005
The Mercatus Center is hosting a two-day seminar for congressional and agency staff that will address the broader economic implications of telecom regulation.
Can You Hear Me Now? The Internet, VoIP and Telecom Regulation
October 5, 2004
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University hosted a seminar for congressional and agency staff that addressed the economic implications of potential Voice-over-Internet-protocol, or VoIP regulation.
How Many Bottles Make a Case Against Direct Shipment Bans?
July 26, 2004
The Mercatus Center has just released a revised study examining the effect of direct wine shipment bans on consumers, co-authored by Dr. Jerry Ellig and Dr. Alan Wiseman. The authors find that the online cost savings for comparison shoppers are even larger than their earlier FTC working paper on the topic implies.
Oil, Natural Gas and Economics: A Primer
July 12, 2004
A seminar for congressional staff with responsibility over energy issues.
Prescription Drug Reimportation: Some Forgotten Fundamentals
May 6, 2004
By providing an economic framework for understanding drug reimportation, this seminar will give staffers a foundation of economic theory that will allow them to better analyze this complicated and politically-charged issue.
The Airlines in Crisis: An Economic Perspective on Security and Financial Concerns
November 7, 2001
Once again the airline industry has captured the attention of policymakers. This debate however, focuses not on deregulation, congestion or ticket pricing, but on the issues made prominent by the events of September 11th. As we hurriedly search for remedies for this situation, we need to understand the effects of policy proposals on the future economic health of this important industry.
Understanding Outcomes: Accountability in Government I
February 26, 2001
Maurice McTigue and Jerry Ellig are discussing the importance of outcomes, different types of outcomes and management models in government.
