Jerry Ellig Memorial Conference

Join us for a day focused on research by Jerry Ellig and the ideas he has inspired.

Please consider contributing to the Jerry Ellig Memorial Fund.

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Conference Check-in: 8:00 - 8:30 am (Van Metre Auditorium Foyer)

• Coffee and light breakfast items provided

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Conference Introduction: 8:30 am (Van Metre Auditorium)

• Eileen Norcross will provide an overview of the day's activities.
   

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Session One: 8:45 - 10:15 am (Van Metre Auditorium)

• Panel: Jerry's Final Research

  • Organization of Economists at the Federal Communications Commission.

  • Better Regulation: Overcoming Institutional and Technical Challenges.

  • Regulatory Impact Analysis and Litigation Risk.

  • Regulatory System Design: Some Solutions to the Delegation Problem.

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Coffee Break: 10:15 - 10:30 am (Van Metre Multipurpose Room)

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Session Two: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (Van Metre Auditorium)

• Panel: Picking Up Where Jerry Left Off

  • Regulatory System Design: Some Solutions to the Delegation Problem

  • Applying the Regulatory Report Card to Tax Rules

  • Tracking Regulatory Benefit Promises

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Lunch: 12:00 - 2:00 pm (Van Metre Multipurpose Room)

• Conversation: Working with Jerry

  • A reflection on the positive impact Jerry had on those who worked closely with him.

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Break: 2:00 - 2:15 pm (Van Metre Multipurpose Room)

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Session Three: 2:15 - 3:45 pm (Van Metre Auditorium)

• Panel: Continuing Jerry’s Efforts to Improve Regulatory Outcomes

  • American Subsidiarity

  • It’s a T.R.A.P.!

  • Don't TREAD On Anyone

  • Rent Seeking for Spectrum Sharing

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Closing Remarks: 3:45 pm (Van Metre Auditorium)

• Details TBA