Recent Events

Recent Mercatus Events

Boosting Economic Competitiveness in the States image
Boosting Economic Competitiveness in the States

State and Local Policy Project

March 11, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

During this panel discussion at George Mason University's Law School on March 11th, a panel of scholars will address what states can specifically do to improve their economic competitiveness and enhance freedom in the states.
Policies and Principles Luncheon: Freedom in the 50 States (Harrisburg, PA) image
Policies and Principles Luncheon: Freedom in the 50 States (Harrisburg, PA)

State and Local Policy Project

March 10, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

This joint event with the Mercatus Center and the Commonwealth Foundation in Harrisburg Pennsylvania will address Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom, the first ever comprehensive ranking of the American states on their policies affecting individual freedoms in the economic, social, and personal spheres.
Locating Ourselves Historically: Why We Are Not Living in Western Civilization image
Locating Ourselves Historically: Why We Are Not Living in Western Civilization

March 3, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Stephen Davies discusses the course of world history since 1250 and the "end" of Western Civilization.
Continuing Legal Education Course: The Role of State Attorneys General in the Enforcement of Federal Law

Capitol Hill Campus

March 2, 2010 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

This Continuing Legal Education Course will feature two panels. The first will provide an overview of the history and role of state attorneys general, as well as address the evolving role of attorneys general in the present day. The second panel will feature a discussion between two former state attorneys general on emerging trends in enforcement authority and related contemporary legal matters.
Perils and Prospects of Microfinance Models in Developing Nations image
Perils and Prospects of Microfinance Models in Developing Nations
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Enterprise Africa, Social Change Project

February 24, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Enterprise Africa lead researcher Karol Boudreaux will be speaking at American University on the importance of microfinance for development, as well as its drawbacks and limits.
Presentation of the 2010 International Property Rights Index image
Presentation of the 2010 International Property Rights Index

Enterprise Africa, Social Change Project

February 23, 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Karol Boudreaux presented along with Congressman Rob Bishop, Jonathan Zuck, and Victoria Strokova, at the Property Rights Alliance's presentation of the 2010 International Property Rights Index. Ms. Boudreaux spoke on the importance of property rights for international development, drawing from her numerous research projects on the issue.
An Overview of the President's Budget Proposal and Options for Reforming the Budget Process image
An Overview of the President's Budget Proposal and Options for Reforming the Budget Process

Capitol Hill Campus, Spending and Budget Initiative

February 17, 2010 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

In light of this critical situation, what steps should Congress and the President take to restore common sense budgeting practices and rein in federal spending? Join us as three veteran budget experts provide an overview of the President's FY 2011 Budget Proposal, and discuss ways to reform the federal budget process to restore confidence in federal budgeting practices.
San Francisco City Symposium: Advancing Liberty, Creating Change image
San Francisco City Symposium: Advancing Liberty, Creating Change

February 12, 2010 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Mercatus Center supporters and friends are invited to join us for Advancing Liberty, Creating Change, a City Symposium in San Francisco, CA. This event is by invitation only.
Challenging Institutional Analysis and Development: The Bloomington School image
Challenging Institutional Analysis and Development: The Bloomington School

Social Change Project

February 2, 2010 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University hosted a special installment of the Mercatus Lecture Series with 2009 Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom along with Peter Boettke and Paul Dragos Aligica discussing Dr. Ostrom's work with the Bloomington School and Dr. Boettke and Dr. Aligica's book on the subject.
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The 2010 Kickoff Reception

Capitol Hill Campus, Spending and Budget Initiative

January 27, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Please join us for this opportunity to interact one-on-one with scholars and staff from the Mercatus Center as well as to mingle with new acquaintances and old friends from both sides of the political aisle. As part of our opening events for 2010, this cocktail reception will be a unique chance for you to explore, debate, and challenge the various applications of economic analysis with your colleagues and our scholars.