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Capitol Hill Campus is the central outreach program of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. The program bridges the gap between scholarship and policy by making academic research and methods available to policy makers, and grounding academics by making them aware of policy makers’ need for relevant analysis of public policy issues. Mercatus does this through academic courses and other programs held on Capitol Hill.

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Economic Turbulence: A Look at Change in the American Economy

Start: May 20, 2008 12:00 PM

Dr. Julia Lane, from the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center, will share some of her research and experience using large scale datasets in analyzing our volatile economy. By focusing on specific industry sectors, the number of jobs in the economy, and the effects of market turbulence on worker's wages and career paths, Dr. Lane analyzes the complex nature of the economy and labor markets.  

Delivering the Goods: Lessons Learned in Disaster Response

Start: May 22, 2008 12:00 PM

As the 1000-day anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, many wonder exactly when the Gulf Coast will be back to normal, and why the recovery process has moved so slowly. With hurricane season 2008 quickly approaching, it's a good time to look at the lessons learned from the most expensive natural disaster in history. The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a discussion on the effective disaster response from the public and private sectors.

Recent Events

One If By Land, Two If By Air: America’s Transportation Infrastructure

Start: May 13, 2008 12:00 PM

America's current infrastructure is beginning to show its age and new policies need to be implemented to fix the growing problems. Both the President and Congress have acknowledged that there are problems with our current aviation infrastructure and are looking for ways to lessen the costs associated with flight delays while maintaining the industry's impeccable safety record. In addition, the Minnesota bridge collapse brought America's poorly kept up roadway system to the nation's attention.

By Judge and Jury: Case Studies in Regulation by Litigation

Start: May 9, 2008 12:00 PM

In a special Capitol Hill Campus program, Dr. Bruce Yandle of Clemson University will present two case studies involving regulation by litigation, one on diesel engines and the other on tobacco products, to delve into the implications of regulatory lawsuits.

Diagnosing the Issues: Examining Health Care in America

Start: April 29, 2008 12:00 PM

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a three-day course to explore current health care issues facing Congress and the economic incentives and rules that govern them.

Intellectual Property: Domestic and International Perspectives

Start: April 16, 2008 12:00 PM

To address some areas of recent concern, the Mercatus Center will host a two-day program on current intellectual property issues including international IP and the patent system.

 

Enter the Dragon

Start: April 15, 2008 12:00 PM

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host Dr. Christopher Lingle, visiting professor at the Institute for International Studies at Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok to explore the economic and institutional successes and shortcomings of Chinese development, and to address future challenges they face.

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For more information about this program, contact:
Chris Myers
703-993-4930
cmyers2@gmu.edu