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Visit Our Northwestern today!Political Economy in the Chicago Area (PECA)
Fostering a tighter research community
This is a one-day conference sponsored by the Ford Motor Company Center for Global Citizenship at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy’s Center for Policy Entrepreneurship.
February 22, 2019
Registration is now open for the 12th Annual PECA Conference
The conference will highlight rigorous theoretical, empirical, and experimental work in the field of political economy.
Agenda
February 22, 2019
| Time | Event | Location |
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8:45 a.m.
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Registration and Breakfast
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Seminar Room 5101
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9:30 a.m.
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Welcome
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Seminar Room 5101
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9:45 a.m.
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Propaganda Works: Information Operations Increase Civilian Security Cooperation and Support for Reintegration
Konstantin Sonin John Dewey Distinguished Service Professor University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy |
Seminar Room 5101
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10:45 a.m.
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Coffee Break
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11:00 a.m.
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Self-Selection into Public Service When Corruption is Widespread: Evidence from Post-Soviet Russia
Jordan Gans-Morse Associate Professor Northwestern University - Political Science |
Seminar Room 5101
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12:00 p.m.
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Lunch
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Allen Center Atrium
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1:30 p.m.
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A Measure of Partisan Advantage in Redistricting
Jon X. Eguia Associate Professor of Economics Michigan State University |
Seminar Room 5101
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2:00 p.m.
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Monetary Incentives to Vote: Evidence from a Nationwide Policy
Luis Martinez Assistant Professor University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy |
Seminar Room 5101
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3:00 p.m.
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Coffee Break
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3:15 p.m.
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Can Good Politicians Compensate for Bad Institutions? Evidence from an Original Survey of Italian Mayors
Maria Carreri Postdoctoral Fellow Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University |
Seminar Room 5101
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4:15 p.m.
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Coffee Break
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4:30 p.m.
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Demagogues and the Instability of Democracy
Mehdi Shadmehr Visiting Associate Professor University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy |
Seminar Room 5101
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5:45 p.m.
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Shuttle Bus to Restaurant
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Abbott Pavilion (main entrance)
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6:00 p.m.
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Dinner
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8:00 p.m.
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Shuttle Returns
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Logistics
Getting Here & Parking
Taxi
Taxi service from both airports can be arranged in advance of your visit for a reduced fare. Pre-arranged rides start at approximately $35 from O’Hare and $50 from Midway. For up-to-date fare information, please contact a taxi service directly.
- Northshore Cab Company: 847.864.7500
- American Taxi: 847.255.9600
- Uber
- Lyft
Upon arriving, park at North Campus Parking Garage (2311 North Campus Drive.) After parking, proceed to the elevator nearest stairwell A or B (south side of the garage) to the first floor. Exit the garage and cross Campus Drive: take the sidewalk to the left (east) of the Searle Building. Continue south, following the signs to the Kellogg Global Hub on the east (left) side of the walkway (Map below). Before leaving the Global Hub, make sure to ask the front desk staff for a validated parking ticket to exit the garage.
Where to Stay
Hilton Garden Inn The Hilton
1818 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.475.6400 or 1.877.STAYHGI
Organizers
Jörg L. Spenkuch
Professor Spenkuch joined the Kellogg faculty in 2013 after receiving his PhD in Economics from the University of Chicago. His research interests include political economy and applied microeconomics.
Peter Buisseret
Peter Buisseret is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. His research is focused on political economy theory, and understanding how political institutions affect collective decision-making in societies.