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Tricks of the Trade: The Fundamentals of Trade and Globalization
August 29, 2007
The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a two-day course with Dr. Russell Roberts to discussing the economics of trade policy and globalization.
For Richer or Poorer: America's Standard of Living
April 11, 2007
The Mercatus Center hosted a series of presentations on inequality to promote economic discussion on this timely issue.
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.
What’s the Grade on Trade?
November 14, 2006
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.
Doha Round and Around: Understanding International Trade
August 23, 2006
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.
Weather, Traffic, Housing Prices & Health Care: The Role of Unintended Consequences in Policy Design
August 4, 2006
This course for California policymakers and staff will explore market processes and their application to decision making and outcomes. Dr. Russ Roberts will highlight the importance of understanding the underlying causes of social problems when designing policies to diminish or solve them.
The Role of Profits in a Market Economy
December 12, 2005
In light of high gasoline prices and high oil company profits, many are asking the question: "Can there be too much profit?" The U.S. Senate has held hearing and some Members of Congress have suggested a windfall profit tax on oil producers. What is the role of profits ina market economy?
Economic Fundamentals of Trade and Globalization
August 30, 2005
With the recent passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the burgeoning role of the United States in the global economy, it has become imperative to understand the economics that underscore the concepts of trade and globalization.
Trade Deficits, Free Trade Agreements, and the American Labor Market: A Debate
June 3, 2005
As U.S. trade deficits rise to record levels, concerns have grown that trade and trade deficits cost America jobs. Others argue that trade deficits have no impact on American jobs and that job growth and job losses are determined by other factors.
Trading With Neighbors: CAFTA Winners and Losers
April 19, 2005
The Mercatus Center will host a seminar focused on the economic theory and reality behind trade agreements like CAFTA. Program participants will leave with an appreciation for the economics that underlie international trade agreements, as well as a deeper understanding of what trade means for national economies, workers, and consumers.
Economic Forces, Health Care, and Pharmaceutical Pricing
March 30, 2005
George Mason University economist and Mercatus Center Distinguished Scholar Dr. Russ Roberts will explore the role of economic forces and incentives in creating and correcting the health care crisis.
The Economics of Trade and Globalization
August 25, 2004
To explore the fundamental economics of trade, the Mercatus Center’s Capitol Hill Campus has designed a convenient three-session course featuring noted economist Russell Roberts.
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.
Trade and the Uneven Playing Field
January 22, 2004
In recent years, the world has seen an increased mobility in people, products, and capital; countries have more interaction with one another than ever before. As the U.S. plays a larger role in the global economy, the importance of understanding the economics that drive trade and globalization increases.
The Economics of Trade and Globalization
August 27, 2003
To explore the fundamental economics of trade, the Mercatus Center’s Capitol Hill Campus has designed a convenient three-session course on trade and globalization.
The Economics of Trade and Globalization
August 21, 2001
A course on the economics of trade and globalization taught by Russell Roberts and Carol Crawford on August 21-24, 2001. Seminars focus on the depth and complexity of economics of the trade issues and help better answer question of what trade is really about.
