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George Mason University

4400 University Drive

MSN 1D3-Carow Hall
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Phone: (703) 993-2330
Fax: (703) 993-2323

 

 

 

Outreach Conference 2008

NEW DATES!!!!  Outreach 2008 has been moved to Oct 9-11

What is the Public Choice Outreach Conference?
The Public Choice Outreach Conference is a program specifically designed for young scholars who are planning professional careers in academia, law, or public policy. The Conference is taught by distinguished faculty, and provides an introduction to public choice. The Conference offers a unique opportunity for graduate and advanced undergraduate students to learn from, and socialize with, some of the most important public choice scholars in the world.

 

When and where is the Conference?
The 2008 Conference will be held on
October 9-11, 2008 on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Applications will be available on our website in April.

 

Who is eligible to apply?

Graduate students and advanced undergraduates are eligible to apply.  Students majoring in economics, history, international studies, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, public administration, religious studies, and sociology have attended past conferences.  Any advanced degree student with a demonstrated interest in political economy is invited to apply.

 

What will I learn?
Students will be introduced to the history and basic tools of public choice analysis, such as models of voting and elections, and models of government and legislative organization. Students will also learn to apply public choice theory to a wide range of relevant issues. Finally, students will be introduced to "constitutional economics" and the economics of rule making.

 

How do I apply?
Click here to download the Outreach Application

Outreach Application deadline is August 31, 2008.

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If you have any questions please contact:

Lisa Hill-Corley, Outreach Conference Coordinator
MSN 1D3-Carow Hall
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Fax: (703) 993 2323
email: lhillcor@gmu.edu