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Policy Challenges in the New
Millennium
An economic forum for college
and university faculty
November 15, 2005
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
In the midst of sweeping world
change, the United States faces the daunting task of
examining domestic and international policy issues.
Given the backdrop of rapidly integrated economies and
changing demographics, coupled with fiscal, monetary
and social considerations, these matters lead to many
unanswered questions.
This conference, “Policy
Challenges in the New Millennium,” hosted by the
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, will address concerns
that relate to the current international landscape,
exploring in particular eastern Asia and Latin America.
Domestic issues will focus on tax reform, monetary policy,
poverty, welfare and immigration.
Presentations are designed to
benefit faculty members in various academic areas, including
economics, finance, business, public policy, political
science and education.
Conference Information
When
- Tuesday, November 15
Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
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Where
- Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N. Pearl St., Dallas, TX 75201
- Free parking is available at the corner of
Pearl and Thomas streets. Attendees should be
prepared to show photo ID. Bags may be screened.
- Driving Directions and a map are available
online.
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More Information
Agenda
| 8:30
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Continental Breakfast
and Registration |
| 9:00 a.m. |
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Welcome |
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Gloria V. Brown
Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
| 9:15 a.m. |
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Educating
America: Economic Policy and the Changing Economy
[PDF]
J. Bradford DeLong
Professor of Economics
University of California, Berkeley |
| 10:00 a.m. |
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Fundamental
Tax Reform: Understanding the Options [PDF]
Alan
D. Viard
Senior Economist and Research Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
| 11:00 a.m. |
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Poverty and the U.S.
Welfare System: Domestic Policy Challenges
Presentation:
What Is Poverty?
Robert E. Rector
Senior Research Fellow, Domestic Policy Studies
The Heritage Foundation
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| 11:45 a.m. |
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The
Challenge of Immigration: When Muddling Through
Constitutes Policy [PDF]
Manuel García
y Griego
Associate Professor of Political Science
University of Texas at Arlington |
| 12:30 p.m. |
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Luncheon and Address |
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The Impact of Globalization
on Decisionmaking at the Federal Reserve
Richard W. Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas |
| 1:45 p.m. |
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Latin American Uncertainty:
Implication for U.S. Policy
John
H. Welch
Senior Vice President, Sovereign Strategy
Lehman Brothers |
| 2:30 p.m. |
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China and India: Challenges
and Opportunities
(Presentation unavailable)
W. Michael Cox
Senior Vice President and Chief Economist
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Dallas Fed Resources
- Information on China
"China
Awakening Giant," Federal Reserve Bank
of Dallas Southwest Economy, Sept./Oct.
2005
"China:
Awakening Giant" [PDF]
- The hierarchy of human talents: "A Better
Way," Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 2003
Annual Report, Exhibit
4: Hierarchy of Human Talents.
- Table on how trade lowers prices and raises
productivity: "A Better Way," Federal
Reserve Bank of Dallas 2003 Annual Report, Exhibit
3: Ignorance Is Misery; Knowledge Is Bliss.
- The data on income by education and age: "What
D'ya Know?" Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2004 Annual Report, Exhibit
1: Our Wealth of Knowledge.
Other Resources
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| 3:15 p.m. |
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Closing Remarks |
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