THE 52nd INTERNATIONAL ATLANTIC
ECONOMIC CONFERENCE
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
11-14 October 2001
Educational and Cultural Events
As of 13 August 2001
**NOTE: ALL TOURS AND CULTURAL EVENTS FOR PHILADELPHIA HAVE
BEEN CANCELLED!!!!**
NOTE: This is a preliminary schedule and is subject to change depending on availability
and minimum reservation levels. All events have been customized exclusively
for IAES conference participants. Except where noted, all events begin and end
at the Crowne Plaza.
For Event Descriptions click here.
1. "Exploring Historical Philadelphia"
-- Thursday, October 11, 14h00 - 16h00
Bring old and new Philadelphia to life on this 2 hour fully narrated trolley
tour. Visit Olde City and Independence National Historic Park and the heart
of Philadelphia. It was here that our founding father net to plan the impending
American Revolution and later to debate and establish the principles that would
govern our country. Here you will be able to visit Independence Hall and the
Liberty Bell. Experience Asian culture in one of America's largest Chinatown's
here you can view the magnificent "Friendship Gate" -- a gift from
our sister city in China. Enjoy the scenic view of the Ben Franklin Parkway,
modeled after the famed boulevards of Europe, such as the Champs Elysees. Flags
from nations of the world adorn both sides of the boulevard that is host to
many of the city's parades. This area is home to many art museums, science museum,
parks, and lovely fountains. The tour will pick up and depart from the Crowne
Plaza.
2. Robert A. Mundell, Columbia
University -- Friday, October 12, 12h30 - 14h30
Professor of Economics, Columbia University and winner of the 1999 Prize in
Economic Science in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Principle contributions include
Classical and Scandinavian models of international trade (late 1950's), optimum
currency areas and the Mundell-Fleming model for international Macreconomic
equilibrium in early 1960's. In the late 1960's, the theory of exchange rate
crises, models of the international monetary system, and a plan for a European
currency. By the 1970's, he was active in advising the European Commission on
alternative avenues to a monetary union and also helped found supply-side economics.
During the 1980's, he worked on the monetary-fiscal policy mix required for
disinflation and economic growth. Recently, the international monetary system
through the b birth of the Euro has been studied. His outstanding contributions
over these many years constitute the core of research in international macroeconomics.
3. William J. Baumol, New York University
-- Saturday, October 13, 12h30 - 14h30
Professor of Economics, Princeton University and New York University. Published
the first comprehensive theory of the endogenous determination of industry structure.
Developed a model of the unbalanced growth of productivity in difference economic
sectors, which helps to explain economic problems of cities, education, arts,
etc. In addition to providing the first analytic model of behavior of firms
with objectives other than profit maximization. Published books include Welfare
Economics and the Theory of the State, Performing Arts: the Economic Dilemma,
Business Behavior, Value and Growth, and others.
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