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The Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has almost 13,000 alumni from both our undergraduate and graduate programs.  You are a successful group of individuals working in various industries throughout the world and we are always interested in hearing from our alumni and look forward to sharing in your successes.

"Economic Issues in the November Election”

Thursday, October 25th, 3pm-5pm in 6210 Social Science

Please join the Department of Economics and the Economics Student Association as we host Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Jeffrey Liebman, discussing economics policy issues in the upcoming election.

Our speakers are superbly qualified.  Holtz-Eakin, is former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and was a top economic adviser for McCain 2008. Liebman, is the former Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget and is an economic adviser for Obama 2012.  They will address economic issues such as the labor market, tax and budget policy, and the international economy:  issues that are at the heart of the November election. 

RSVP not required. Sponsored by the University Lectures Committee, the Economics Student Association, and the Department of Economics. Funded by the Kemper K. Knapp Bequest Fund.

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