WHO:  DePaul University’s Department of Economics and its Master of Science in Economics and Policy Analysis Program

WHAT: Will sponsor a town hall meeting with Congressman Danny K. Davis (7th District) and economics experts to discuss the impact of the financial rescue package.  In addition to Davis, scheduled speakers include: 

• Michael Miller, associate professor of economics, DePaul
• Robert Kallen, visiting professor of economics, DePaul
• John Miller, clinical assistant professor of finance and executive director of the International Center for Futures and Derivatives, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Loreto Peter Alonzi, professor of economics and finance, Dominican University
• Colette Holt, an attorney who represents public agencies and private firms on issues related to civil rights, employment issues, public contracting and affirmative action.

WHERE: University Center, 525 S. State St., 2nd Floor Conference Center

WHEN: Oct. 16, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Background:  The event is sponsored by faculty from DePaul’s Master of Science in Economics and Policy Analysis, a new graduate degree that blends economic theory, policy analysis and hands-on work with policymakers to educate economic analysts to become problem-solvers in the public and private sectors.

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