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Economic Policy
Mercatus Center research seeks to understand the consequences – both intended and unintended – of economic policy decisions and improve the state of knowledge to which these decisions refer, thereby fostering solutions that promote a freer, more prosperous, and civil society. Research focus includes: corporate law, the drivers of economic progress, factors that affect local economic conditions, urban development and renewal, and banking and finance.
Recent Events
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.
Effects of High Oil Prices on the US Economy
Start: June 17, 2008 12:00 PMHigh oil prices are the topic of conversation from the halls of Congress to dinner tables across America. The Mercatus Center will look at what is driving these high prices and their impact on the American economy.
How About That Economy? A Quarterly Update
Start: June 6, 2008 12:00 PMIn order to keep Congressional staffers up to date on the latest economic trends, the Mercatus Center is hosting quarterly briefings that survey the economic scene.
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.
Economic Turbulence: A Look at Change in the American Economy
Start: May 20, 2008 12:00 PMDr. 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.
Enter the Dragon
Start: April 15, 2008 12:00 PMThe 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.
Past, Present and Future: Monetary Policy
Start: April 1, 2008 12:00 PMMonetary policy is developing and changing right before our eyes. These past few weeks the Federal Reserve Board has acted in ways it never before had and this has left some questions about the future of monetary policy. To address some of these concerns, the Mercatus Center is hosting a three day course on the past present and future of monetary policy.
Sovereign Wealth Funds: A Primer
Start: March 27, 2008 12:00 PMOver the past few months sovereign wealth funds have been getting a lot of attention. This course will help to clarify what a sovereign wealth fund is and what political and economic implications they pose.
The New Knowledge Economy: Increasing Competitiveness in the Golden State
Start: March 25, 2008 12:00 PMBruce Yandle of Clemson University will discuss the challenge California faces during this transformation and how it compares to other states in the Union. He will also share strategies California policy makers might pursue to preserve and enhance economic growth while ensuring opportunities for greater prosperity for all Californians.
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.
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