Brookings: Upcoming Events

Fiscal Challenges Facing Cities: Implications for Economic Recovery

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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November 19, 2009, 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM

The current economic crisis is not only a national crisis; it is also a metropolitan crisis. And soon the downturn will bring a local government fiscal crisis. On November 19, the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program and the National League of Cities will co-host a forum on city fiscal conditions, the responses being undertaken by creative mayors, and the implications for national economic recovery.

Measuring Innovation and Change During Turbulent Economic Times

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:00 GMT

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November 17, 2009, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM

On November 17, a day-long conference co-sponsored by Brookings and the Heritage Foundation will explore the measurement challenges associated with the recession, particularly in the financial and housing sectors; how innovation can become a standard component of our national accounting system, and how incorporating innovation metrics will aid the development of a unified picture of the sources of growth and economic disruption.

The Scouting Report: Extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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November 11, 2009, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

The House and Senate have both voted to expand and extend the homebuyer tax credit initially approved as part of President Obama’s economic stimulus package. While this move is intended to spur home sales, many experts argue that extending the tax credit is bad policy. On Wednesday, November 11, Ted Gayer and Politico Senior Editor Fred Barbash will be online to answer your questions about the homebuyer tax credit in a live web chat.

The Hidden People of North Korea: Everyday Life in the Hermit Kingdom

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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November 10, 2009, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

On November 10, Brookings Nonresident Senior Fellow Kongdan Oh and Ralph Hassig, adjunct associate professor of psychology at the University of Maryland University College, will discuss their new book The Hidden People of North Korea: Everyday Life in the Hermit Kingdom (Rowman & Littlefield, 2009). For decades, the people of North Korea have lived in extreme isolation under a closed and repressive regime, where individual rights are restricted and the regime exercises complete control over the political class and legal systems.

Humanitarian Response Index 2009: Clarifying Donor Priorities

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

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November 10, 2009, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Every year, humanitarian crises threaten the lives and livelihoods of over 250 million people worldwide, and donor governments must make the best use of their resources, knowledge and capabilities to respond to these challenges. On November 10, the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement will host the launch of the Development Assistance Research Associates Humanitarian Response Index 2009, which helps donor governments ensure that humanitarian assistance has the greatest possible impact for people suffering the effects of crises and disasters.

China’s Changing Views of America: Insights and Obstacles

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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November 09, 2009, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The efforts of China's America-watching community over the past 30 years, and their effect on China's perception of the United States, have been crucial to a constructive relationship between the two countries. On November 9, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings and the US-China Education Trust will co-host a discussion on China’s changing views of America.

Could the WTO Better Serve the Poor?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT

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November 09, 2009, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

While developing countries struggle to improve their economic status in an environment of increased globalization and trade, the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism continues to disproportionately benefit wealthy nations. On November 9, Brookings will hold a discussion on recent efforts and suggested proposals to help developing countries overcome hurdles imposed by the WTO.

Improving Broadband Innovation and Investment

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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November 09, 2009, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Broadband and wireless technologies are key elements of our nation’s economic, social and civic development. With the Federal Communications Commission’s stated goals of bringing broadband access to all Americans, it is crucial to determine how to be innovative when investing in broadband infrastructure. On November 9, the Brookings Institution will host a policy forum to examine this issue and to discuss ways to overcome barriers to developing this infrastructure.