Real World Economics 2008 Lecture Series (Fall)
Ed Lotterman, Economist & Columnist

Issues, Choices and Trade-Offs in Election 2008 

After we explored the issues, we took at look at the economic policy stances of McCain and Obama on an issue-by-issue basis.

 
Sept. 15

Macro Issues—The Recession, Taxes, Deficits and Social Security

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Sept. 29

Micro Issues—The Environment, Health Care, and Regulating Financial Institutions

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How to Order Tickets

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  Tickets Adults Students/Seniors (63+)  
  Single Lecture $18 $15  
  Two-Lecture Series $30 $25  

Location

All lectures begin at 7:30 pm at the History Theatre, 30 East Tenth Street in downtown St. Paul (map/directions ONLY).  Please note, the History Theatre is NOT the Minnesota History Center!

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Materials Download

 
Sept. 15

Macro Issues—The Recession, Taxes, Deficits and Social Security
 
 

 

 
 
Sept. 29

Micro Issues—The Environment, Health Care, and Regulating Financial Institutions
  • PowerPoint slides
  • Martin Wolf column in Financial Times (9/23/08) on web or in Word
  • Gretchen Morgenson column in New York Times in Word
  • Lessons from a Federal Reserve long-timer in Word