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Trade, Globalization, and Development Policy Economics
Mercatus Center research seeks to understand the consequences – both intended and unintended – of U.S. policy in other countries and improve the state of knowledge to which these policies refer, thereby fostering solutions that promote a freer, more prosperous, and civil society. Through in-depth case analyses and field study Mercatus scholars work to develop advanced approaches rooted in a knowledge of the market process. Research focus includes: international economic development and the impact of foreign aid on global prosperity, entrepreneurship and the conditions that enable or inhibit a dynamic economic marketplace, the effects of trade and globalization, the political economy of reform and development, and specific area studies.
Recent Events
Sowing Seeds of Change: Examining Africa’s Food Crisis
Start: July 17, 2008 12:00 PMIn order to sort through the difficult challenges that face Africa and similar developing nations, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University is pleased to host a lecture by Mercatus Senior Research Fellow, and lead researcher for the center’s Enterprise Africa! program, Karol Boudreaux. Ms. Boudreaux, who recently returned from a field study in South Africa on related issues, will share her latest research and experiences.
Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution: Ten Years Later
Start: July 8, 2008 12:00 PMDr. Francisco Rodriguez of Wesleyan University will give a presentation of the current economic and political changes that have taken place in Venezuela and their impact on the region.
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.
Freedom from Want: American Liberalism and the Global Economy
Start: May 21, 2008 12:30 PMThe Social Change Project at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University presents a Brown Bag Lecture by Ed Gresser, Director of the Trade and Global Markets Project at the Progressive Policy Institute on his book Freedom From Want: American Liberalism and the Global Economy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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