Policy Challenges for the New US President

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Economists for Peace and Security will conduct its 9th annual policy symposium at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington DC on November 14, 2016 to discuss the economic dimensions of the most pressing global security issues and those facing the domestic economy. Following one of the most unusual presidential and congressional elections in US history, three panels of senior specialists will present ideas for improving prospects for peace, and growth with fairness for all Americans.Program:  8:30amRegistration & Breakfast  9:00amGlobal Security: Russia, China, Europe and Latin AmericaChair - Richard Kaufman, Bethesda Research InstituteMichael Lind, New America FoundationMark Weisbrot, Center for Economic and Policy ResearchMatias Vernengo, Bucknell UniversityCarl Conetta, Project on Defense Alternatives  10:00amKeynote: James K. Galbraith, Economists for Peace & Security  10:30amJobs, Wages, Health & Social Security: What Next?Chair - Sherle Schwenninger, New AmericaJosh Bivens, Economic Policy InstituteNancy Altman, Social Security WorksPavlina Tcherneva, Levy Economics Institute  11:30amAn Agenda for Growth, Clean Energy and Climate StabilizationChair - TBAStephanie Kelton, University of Missouri - Kansas CityDavid Colt, Efficient Resource Management​ Eban Goodstein, Bard Center for Environmental Policy To register please click here.

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