News & Events
The Georgetown Center hosts a number of different types of events to increase dialog and discussion of economics and policy topics. The FedEx Distinguished Speaker Series features CEOs and Policymakers discussing issues at the forefront of their industries. Business, Economics and Policy Seminars draw out the policy implications of cutting-edge academic research. Georgetown on the Hill forums take academic experts to Capitol Hill for tutorials on issues that are gaining visibility in Congress.
Recent News
Brad Jensen speaks at Globalization Conference
Senior Policy Fellow J. Bradford Jensen is speaking about "Measuring the Impact of Trade in Services: Prospects and Challenges" at "Measurement Issues Arizing from the Growth of Globalization." The conference, hosted by the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and National Academy of Public Administration, takes place November 6-7, 2009.
Robert Hahn and Hal J. Singer publish study on the issue of handset exclusivity
The issue of handset exclusive agreements has been given some attention by the FCC in recent months. A new study by Dr. Robert Hahn and Dr. Hal J. Singer looks into the policy debate of whether exclusive agreements in the handset market are harmful to consumers. The in-depth study, supported by Mobile Future, reveals that these exclusive contracts play a major role in the market by incentivizing innovation and securing benefits for the consumer.
Bob Hahn to speak at Wireless Innovation Luncheon
On November 2nd, Senior Policy Fellow Bob Hahn will join co-author Hal Singer and Tom Kalil of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for a luncheon discussion on Wireless Innovation.
Business, Economics and Policy Seminar: featuring Prof. Oliver Hart
The Georgetown Center was pleased to host the first Business, Economic and Policy Seminar of the academic year in the new Hariri building. The seminar, "A New Capital Regulation for Large Financial Institutions" featured Harvard Professor Oliver Hart and was attended by students, faculty and members of the community.
J. Bradford Jensen interviewed on To the Point
Senior Policy Fellow, J. Bradford Jensen, contributed to a discussion on the prospect of a jobless economic recovery on KCRW’s program To the Point. Interviewed by host Warren Olney, Professor Jensen highlighted the important role that the US still maintains as a provider of the world’s goods and services.
Calendar Items
- Nov 13, 10am-11am: Georgetown on the Hill: A briefing on Broadband Adoption
- Nov 18, 5pm: Business, Economics & Public Policy Seminar: Prof. JP Singh
- Dec 4, 9am-2:30pm: Unpacking Customer Satisfaction: The Role of Complaints
