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Hurst Lecture Series: Creating Economic Opportunity for More Americans

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Wed Aug 8, 2018
Aspen, CO

Date

Wed Aug 8, 2018
11:00am – 12:00pm MDT

Location

Aspen, CO
Paepcke Auditorium
1000 N. Third St.

Contact

    [email protected]
    970.544.7935

Hosts

  1. Aspen Community Programs
  2. Aspen Economic Strategy Group

After nearly a decade of anemic growth, the American economy seems to be back on track. But while many economic trends—from low unemployment to increasing household optimism—are encouraging, other data suggests that serious challenges remain. Purdue University President and former Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Laurence D. Fink, and the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland Melissa Kearney, in conversation with The New York Times Senior Economics Correspondent Neil Irwin discuss creating economic opportunity for more Americans.

In collaboration with Economic Strategy Group

After nearly a decade of anemic growth, the American economy seems to be back on track. But while many economic trends—from low unemployment to increasing household optimism—are encouraging, other data suggests that serious challenges remain. What can be done to reverse America’s steady decline in labor force participation amongst prime-age adults? How can we boost private sector job and wage growth? How should we develop America’s human capital for the modern global economy? Join Purdue University President and former Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Laurence D. Fink, and the Neil Moskowitz Professor of Economics at the University of Maryland Melissa Kearney, in conversation with The New York Times Senior Economics Correspondent Neil Irwin, for a discussion on creating economic opportunity for more Americans.

Fee: $25. Tickets on sale Wednesday, July 25 at www.aspenshowtix.com, (970) 920-5770, or in person at the Wheeler Opera House box office.

Society of Fellows may reserve complimentary tickets to this event by emailing [email protected] or calling 970.544.7980.

Parking is very limited. Please carpool, walk, ride RFTA, or ride a We-Cycle bike. Information: www.we-cycle.org or www.rfta.com, or download the Transit app.