2008–11 Theme Project
Persistent Poverty and Upward Mobility Project Lectures

 

Kickoff Lecture Slides April 22, 2009 For a synopsis of the lecture, see this article Video will be posted when available

As this research team looks to its second and most active year, President Skorton gave opening remarks regarding the theme project's motivation. Chris Barrett, Team Leader and Janice G. Ashley Professor of Applied Economics and Management, discussed the team's key research questions, specific research projects, and public activities. Team members were on hand for Q & A following the lecture.

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