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Is Capitalism Good for the Poor?
Houston Branch
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
December 9, 2004
The Houston Branch of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Dallas invites you to attend a professional
development seminar, cosponsored by the Foundation for
Teaching Economics (FTE). University faculty members
will lead discussions highlighting the impact—both
real and potential—of capitalist institutions
on the well-being of the world's poor. The international
focus of the lessons is enhanced by case studies drawn
from such diverse locations as China, Vietnam, Peru
and Argentina. The lessons employ a variety of teaching
strategies that promote active learning. Discussion
topics include the following:
- What is poverty and who are the poor?
- What is capitalism?
- Degrees of market competition
- Property rights and the rule of law
- Incentives that generate invention and innovation
- Incentives that promote social cooperation
Fast Facts
Date
- Thursday, December 9, 2004
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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Location
- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Houston Branch
1701 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX 77002
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Directions
Registration
- Complete the registration
form and submit online or by mail or fax.
- Registration must be received by November
23.
- There is no charge for this conference. However,
space is limited and you must register to attend.
- Dinner and a binder of lessons and activities
are included.
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More Information
- Julia Crain
Economic Education Coordinator
Phone: 713-652-1637 or 800-392-4162, ext. 637
Fax: 713-652-9103
julia.crain@dal.frb.org
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