AUBER's Annual Spring Meeting and NABE's 2004 Washington Economic Policy Conference

The AUBER Spring Meeting/NABE Washington Economic Policy Conference, which will be held March 25 and 26 at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC, is coming up fast. See the list of confirmed speakers and sessions below. Bruce Kellison <Bruce.Kellison@mccombs.utexas.edu>, University of Texas at Austin, is planning three AUBER sessions--one on Thursday and two on Friday.

Although it is not on the conference program, AUBER is cosponsoring a welcome reception on Wednesday evening.

For conference registration information, contact NABE at nabe@nabe.com, 202-463-6223, or www.nabe.com. Registration is $350 (after March 1 add $50).

For reservations at the Capital Hilton Hotel (16th and K Streets NW), please call 202-483-3000 or 1-800-HILTONS and ask for the group rate for the NABE Policy Conference. It will definitely help the process if you mention the three-letter group code, NBE. A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for a special rate of $199 per night single/double. The room block cut-off date is March 3.

Don't miss this conference! Register today!

The Washington Policy Conference
Economic Policy in Transition: From Short-Term Stimulus to Long-Term Sustainability

March 25-26, 2004
The Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, DC

Insightful analyses and balanced coverage to help you recognize and understand the current economic and policy issues--it’s what you’ve come to expect from the annual policy conference.

At this year’s conference, we’ll analyze the economic challenges of transitioning to less stimulative near-term policies. At the same time, we’ll address the long-term budget realities faced by both government and the private sector. We’ll also describe and debate international issues, including U.S. trade policy.

Join hundreds of economic and finance professionals for two information-filled days. We’re planning for six educational sessions and seven general sessions plus opportunities for discussion and information exchange. You won’t want to miss this popular event, in its 20th year.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Richard Clarida, Columbia University

• Ben Cutler, Chairman, Fortis Health

• Eric Engen, American Enterprise Institute

• CBO Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin

• Federal Reserve Governor Donald Kohn

• China authority Kenneth Lieberthal of the University of Michigan

• CEA Chair Gregory Mankiw

• Peter Orzag, Brookings Institution

• FDIC Chairman Donald Powell

• Princeton University health expert Uwe Reinhardt

• Dallas Salisbury, President, Employee Benefit Research Institute

• Treasury Secretary John W. Snow

• U.S. Comptroller General David Walker

For the second year, we’ve scheduled a poster session where individuals and organizations can present new ideas and innovative analysis to share with all conference participants. Sign up for your spot today!

Here’s a glance at the program:

Monetary Policy and Banking

• Fed Governor Kohn on the monetary policy transition

• Does exchange rate management have a role in the macro policy tool kit?

• FDIC Chairman Powell comments on maintaining a healthy banking sector

Fiscal Policy Challenges

• Looming challenges for Social Security, Medicare, and overall budget policy

• Understanding social security reform options

• A state fiscal update

Health Policy

• Health policy reform vs incremental changes—what’s cost effective for the United States

• Consumer-driven health care

• Federal health policy

• Legacy costs: pension and health benefits reform

Other Policy Issues

• China’s pro-growth policies—how far and how fast?

• U.S. trade policy

• Manufacturing Initiatives—Weighing the Costs and Benefits

• Mutual funds: Proper oversight and regaining credibility for a critical industry

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