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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.

The Games Economists Play: Interactive Public Policy

March 19, 2008

Dr. Antony Davies of Duquesne University will conduct an interactive “economic experiment” to engage participants in understanding the interconnectedness of citizens, public policy, and the economy.   This particular experiment will allow participants to observe how public services such as health care and education affect the decisions that constituents make about their lives and community.

Taxing Wealth: Exploring Issues in Taxation

July 24, 2007

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a two-day course to explore the economics of current issues in taxation.

Learning to Lead: Exploring the Effectiveness of the No Child Left Behind Act

July 13, 2007

The Mercatus Center hosted an experienced panel to discuss and explore the effectiveness of the No Child Left Behind Act.

America or Bust: Still The Land of Opportunity?

June 19, 2007

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a two-day course to provide some economic insight into the current immigration issues being debated in Congress.

Learning Curves: Exploring Issues in Education Policy

June 6, 2007

The Mercatus Center hosted a two-day discussion exploring current proposals to reform the American education system.

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.

2007 Capital Campus California Retreat

January 19, 2007

Join Capital Campus for an opportunity to explore innovative ideas about California's most pressing public policy issues, January 19 & 20, 2007 in San Diego.

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.

Hands Up: What Works in Development

May 16, 2006

This three-day course developed 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.

Federal Education Policy: An Economic Perspective

April 26, 2005

The federal role in education has increased significantly in recent decades. Not only do policymakers face growing pressure to ensure the quality of public schools, but Congress also grapples with the challenge of making college more accessible and affordable. To assist policymakers with these issues, the Mercatus Center will host a two-day course on education policy.

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.