The Development Lunch Seminars are operated with support from the Becker Friedman Institute and The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and is a collaboration between University of Chicago Department of Economics, Booth School of Business, Harris School of Public Policy and the Law School.

This virtual seminar series is bi-weekly on Fridays from 12:30-2:00 p.m*, and a Zoom link will be available the week of each seminar.

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This seminar is intended for University of Chicago faculty, students and staff.

 Zoom Event Link

Dial-in information: 877 853 5247 US Toll-free • Meeting ID: 951 5206 0353 • Password: 189428


*The November 20 seminar will be held from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

All times listed below are Central Standard Time.

Agenda

Friday, September 25, 2020
12:30:00–14:00:00

Mexican Cartel Wars: Fighting for the US Opioid Market

Friday, October 9, 2020
12:30:00–14:00:00

The Economic Value of Crime Control: Evidence from a Large Investment in Police Infrastructure

Friday, October 23, 2020
12:30:00–14:00:00

Optimal Monitoring and Bureaucrat Adjustments

Friday, November 6, 2020
12:30:00–14:00:00

Search and Information Frictions on Global E-Commerce Platforms: Evidence from Ali-Express

Friday, November 20, 2020
11:00:00–12:30:00

The Food Problem and the Aggregate Productivity Consequences of Climate Change

Friday, December 4, 2020
12:30:00–14:00:00

Markups and Quality: Evidence from Colombian Coffee Exports