Reflections of a Political Economist: Selected Articles on Government Policies and Processes
Saturday, November 22, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
In his new book, Chairman Emeritus William Niskanen illustrates how economic incentives significantly aid in the creation of successful policies and applies his sharply focused economic perspective to such topics as unemployment, election law, and the economics of war and peace. This practical approach toward economic policy generates surprising results and offers suggestions to avoid common pitfalls of government policymaking.
book forum
How Nations Prosper: Economic Freedom and Doing Business around the World
Monday, November 24, 12:00 p.m.
Featuring Economic Freedom of the World: 2008 Annual Report co-authors James Gwartney and Robert Lawson; with comments by Simeon Djankov, Doing Business (World Bank, 2008); moderated by Ian Vasquez, Director, Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, Cato InstituteAbout the event - Economic freedom around the world continues to increase, though there are notable cases of decline, including the United States. James Gwartney and Robert Lawson will discuss those cases, describe trends in economic reform and present new findings on the effect of economic freedom and global poverty reduction.
book forum
Gun Control on Trial: Inside the Supreme Court Battle over the Second Amendment
Monday, November 24, 4:00 p.m.
Featuring the author, Brian Doherty, Senior Editor, Reason Magazine, with comments by Christopher Rhee, Partner, Arnold & Porter. Moderated by Tim Lynch, Director, Project on Criminal Justice, Cato InstituteAbout the event - In Gun Control on Trial, journalist Brian Doherty tells the full story behind the landmark District of Columbia v. Heller ruling. With exclusive, behind-the-scenes access throughout the case, Doherty's new book takes readers on a remarkable journey—through the legal, scientific, and historical debates; the political battles; and the myths about gun control that have become widespread.
Watch a video about the Heller case
book forum
The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity
Monday, December 1, 12:00 p.m.
Featuring the author Russell Roberts, Professor of Economics, George Mason University; with comments by Nick Gillespie, Editor, Reason.tv and Reason.com
About the event - If you read Russell Roberts's The Price of Everything: A Parable of Possibility and Prosperity, you will see the world afresh. Roberts sets his story in the Bay Area, where some Stanford students are indignant because a Big Box store doubled its prices after an earthquake. A student leader plans to protest Stanford's acceptance of a large gift from Big Box. The student's economics professor, rather than attempting to dissuade him, begins leading him and his classmates to an understanding of prices, markets and the marvel of social cooperation.
conference
Shaping the New Administration's Counterterrorism Strategy
January 12—13, 8:00 a.m—6:15 p.m.
Registration Fee: $50
FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE
Steve Coll, President and CEO, New America Foundation
[b]Paul Slovic, [/b]President, Decision Research
[b]Mia Bloom, [/b]Assistant Professor of International Affairs, University of Georgia
[b]Robert Pape, [/b]Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
[b]Paul Pillar, [/b]Visiting Professor, Georgetown University
About the event - With a new administration in the White House, January 2009 will be the starting point for a new approach to U.S. counterterrorism efforts. This conference presents solid, immensely practical analyses of strategic counterterrorism policies based on the lessons and experiences of the past eight years and earlier, and on what proven strategies will yield the most beneficial results for the United States. In addition, the conference focuses on defining realistic objectives and allocating military, federal and state government expenditures according to these goals.
Of Special Interest to D.C.-Area residents
A special one-day conference being presented by the American Dream Coalition
Transportation Solutions in a Recessionary Era
Thursday, December 4, 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Reston
1800 Presidents Street
Reston, Virginia 20190
Policy makers and community leaders must keep Virginia moving and discover cost-effective strategies to sustain economic development and transform the Dulles Corridor into an international business destination. Leading transportation experts, political decision-makers, and concerned citizens discuss strategies for assuring a brighter transportation future in the Virginia and Dulles areas. The conference includes a special presentation by Cato Institute Senior Fellow Randal O’Toole, author of The Best-Laid Plans: How Government Planning Harms Your Quality of Life, Your Pocketbook, and Your Future.
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