Events
Beyond Our Means: Why America Spends While the World Saves
December 02, 2011 // 1:00pm — 2:30pm
If the financial crisis has taught us anything, it is that Americans save too little, spend too much, and borrow excessively. Join us for a discussion of Sheldon Garon's new book "Beyond Our Means: Why America Spends While the World Saves."
Congress: Global Finance and Global Development
October 26, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
The author of Legislating International Organization: The US Congress, the IMF, and the World Bank, will discuss how the U.S. Congress, tracing its long history of involvement with these institutions, wields significant influence. The impact of the 2008 financial crisis has focused American politics on the global role played by the IMF and World Bank.
Legislating International Organization: The US Congress, the IMF, and the World Bank
October 25, 2011 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Covering the history of the IMF and World Bank from their origins, Lavelle shows that domestic political constituencies in advanced industrial states have always been important drivers of international financial institution policy. She focuses in particular on the U.S. Congress, tracing its long history of involvement with these institutions and showing how the Congress wields significant influence. The impact of 2008 financial crisis has focused American politics on the global role played by the IMF and World Bank.
21st Century Pathways to a Skilled Technology Workforce
October 13, 2011 // 8:00am — 1:15pm
Stakeholders in IT academies, apprenticeship programs, workforce training, and the industries that depend upon 21st century skills will discuss how best to create and maintain a 21st century workforce.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: The Right Combination for Growth?
October 07, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:15pm
As America continues to find its footing in the post-recession globalized world, entrepreneurship and innovation remain two key facets of potential growth. Panelists will examine the relationship between the two and how they can help bolster American competitiveness in the 21st century. They will also discuss what legislation can foster entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
September 23, 2011 // 8:30am — 2:00pm
As America continues to find its footing in the post-recession globalized world, entrepreneurship and innovation remain two key facets of potential growth. The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation are hosting a conference on September 23, 2011 to explore these subjects in greater depth. The conference is to begin with an opening keynote from Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), followed by two panels of experts from industry, policy, and academia, with a concluding address from Carl Schramm, President & CEO of the Kauffman Foundation.
Book Launch: Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises
September 13, 2011 // 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Join Robert Z. Aliber, author of Manias, Panics, and Crashes: A History of Financial Crises on September 13 for a round-table discussion on his new book.
Book Launch: Pinched: How the Great Recession Has Narrowed Our Futures and What We Can Do About It
August 08, 2011 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Join Don Peck, author of Pinched: How the Great Recession Has Narrowed Our Futures & What We Can Do About It, on August 8 for a round-table discussion on the future of the American economy.
Book Discussion: Reckless Endangerment
July 27, 2011 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
NYT reporter Gretchen Morgenson and financial analyst Joshua Rosner, authors of the best-seller "Reckless Endangerment," dig into the home mortgage crisis.
The Business of Education: Avoiding a Skills Gap
July 18, 2011 // 10:30am — 11:30am
Future U.S. competitiveness will depend on whether our students are given the proper skills to be college and career-ready. Businesses, maybe now more than ever, are investing in education and forming partnerships with schools to help ensure that our students are ready to join and compete in a 21st century global workforce. Boeing is no exception. Project-based learning and an emphasis on STEM subjects will be key to winning the future.