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Accountability and Government Oversight
Mercatus Center research seeks to understand the consequences – both intended and unintended – of public sector management processes, such as funding and management decisions by state and federal governments, and improve the state of knowledge to which these processes refer, thereby fostering solutions that promote a freer, more prosperous, and civil society. Research focus includes: tax and fiscal policy, government accountability, the contracting process, government reform, and congressional oversight.
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Recent Events
Which Federal Agencies Best Inform the Public?
Start: June 25, 2008 09:00 AMThe 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.
Up, Up and Away? Higher Food Prices and What they Mean to the Economy
Start: June 19, 2008 12:00 PMFood prices have risen sharply in the past year and Americans, and citizen of other nations are feeling the effects. This hits hardest at those with fixed and low incomes. People all over the world are wondering what has caused the recent run up in food prices, and how the problem can be alleviated.
Capital Campus Pennsylvania Launch Reception
Start: June 2, 2008 06:00 PMReception to launch the Capital Campus Pennsylvania program. Policy makers from around Harrisburg are invited to attend and learn about the new program.
Delivering the Goods: Lessons Learned in Disaster Response
Start: May 22, 2008 12:00 PMAs 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.
One If By Land, Two If By Air: America’s Transportation Infrastructure
Start: May 13, 2008 12:00 PMAmerica'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.
9th Annual Performance Report Scorecard
Start: May 13, 2008 09:30 AMThe 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.
Intellectual Property: Domestic and International Perspectives
Start: April 16, 2008 12:00 PMTo 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.
The Games Economists Play: Interactive Public Policy
Start: March 19, 2008 08:00 AMDr. 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.
A Balancing Act: Examining U.S. Budget Issues
Start: March 18, 2008 12:00 PMTo address several considerations that commonly arise in this debate the Mercatus Center at George Mason University will host a three-day program to explore an academic perspective on budgetary issues. Scott Pattison of the National Association of State Budget Officers will explain state budgetary policies, Roy Meyers will analyze the impact a variety of reforms could have on the federal budget process, and Veronique de Rugy will speak on budget deficits.
E-Transparency: Google for Government
Start: February 28, 2008 12:00 PMIn this course, Jerry Brito, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University will present his research on how online resources are an important aspect of the process of achieving government transparency. Mr. Brito will focus the benefits of and tools for putting data online in structured and searchable formats.
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