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Lawrence White's Clash of Economic Ideas: A Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Book Discussion and Reception

April 25, 2012
Discussion 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Reception 5:30
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7:00 PM

The F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center invites you to a book discussion on Professor Lawrence White’s new book, “The Clash of Economic Ideas.”…
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Daniel Klein's Knowledge and Coordination: A Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Book Discussion

March 28, 2012
5:00 p.m.
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6:30 p.m.

The F.A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center invites you to a discussion on Daniel Klein’s new book, Knowledge and Coordination.
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Sylvia Nasar's Grand Pursuit: A Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Lecture
INVITE ONLY

Social Change Project

November 04, 2011
5:00 PM
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6:30 PM

As part of the commemoration and celebration of the life and work of Professor Don Lavoie, The Mercatus Center at George Mason University invites you to the Workshop in Politics Philosophy and Economics lecture by Professor Sylvia Nasar. During this…
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Political and Economic Change in Egypt and the Middle East

Social Change Project

March 03, 2011
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM

What are the political implications of the revolutions in the Middle East? What will their future look like? Join the conversation with our panel of experts who will share their thoughts and perspectives on the political future of the Middle…
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Bourgeois Dignity: Why Economics Can't Explain the Modern World

Social Change Project

February 09, 2011
6:00 PM
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7:30 PM

Deirdre McCloskey, distinguished Professor of Economics, History, English, and Communication at the University of Illinois, Chicago will be delivering a lecture on the second volume of her six part series on the bourgeoisie.
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Visions of History: Ways of Seeing the Past

Social Change Project

November 15, 2010
12:30PM
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2:00PM

Dr. Steve Davies explains how, in general, we focus on power and its workings while overlooking other aspects of human existence such as voluntary exchange, cooperative interaction, innovation, and…
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Alternative Futures: Hilton Root on the Waning of Liberal Internationalism and the Resurgence of Global Governance Diversity

Social Change Project

October 27, 2010
12:30pm
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2:00pm

The present institutional structure of the international system does not provide sufficient stimulus for transition to republican democracy as liberal optimists hope. Neither does liberal…
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Continuing Legal Education: Legal Challenges in African Development and Their Impact on U.S. Policies to Promote Trade and Human Rights

Enterprise Africa, Capitol Hill Campus

September 21, 2010
8:30 AM
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10:30 AM

This course will examine the impact of property law and governance practices on human rights and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, and key legal issues that should be considered when…
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Land Tenure and Property Rights Challenges and Solutions: A Survey of USAID Best Practices

Social Change Project

September 15, 2010
12:30PM
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2:00PM

Dr. Greg Myers is a Senior Land Tenure and Property Rights Specialist at USAID. The Land Tenure and Property Rights (LTPR) workgroup helps to foster a better understanding of the central role…
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The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves

Social Change Project

May 21, 2010
12:00 PM
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1:30 PM

Matt Ridley, bestselling author of The Red Queen, Nature via Nurture, and other books, tells the story of human cultural and economic evolution in his latest work, The Rational Optimist: How…