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Events

To encourage the exchange of new ideas and fresh perspectives, the Institute hosts a robust schedule of conferences, workshops, and lectures featuring leading scholars. Other events expose students to a wide range of economic expertise. Discussions designed for broader public audiences apply this expertise to topical social and policy issues.

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June
15
2022
Past Event • 8:00 pm CDT • Virtual Seminar

China Biweekly Seminar on Public Economics – Nano Barahona

The Tsinghua University – University of Chicago Joint Research Center for Economics, in collaboration with the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China), the National Institute for Fiscal...
September
22-23
2022
Past Event • All Day • David Rubenstein Forum │ The Peter May Boardroom, 9th Floor │ 1201 E 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Behavioral Implications of Uncertainty in Macroeconomics Capstone Conference

There has been a recent surge in research that explores how expectations and uncertainty impact financial markets and the macroeconomy. This capstone conference, part of the Behavioral Implications of Uncertainty...
October
12
2022
Past Event • 7:30 pm CDT • Virtual Seminar

China Biweekly Seminar on Public Economics – Janet M. Currie

The Tsinghua University – University of Chicago Joint Research Center for Economics, in collaboration with the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China), the National Institute for Fiscal...
October
26
2022
Past Event • 9:00 pm CDT • Virtual Seminar

China Biweekly Seminar on Public Economics – Alan Auerbach

The Tsinghua University – University of Chicago Joint Research Center for Economics, in collaboration with the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China), the National Institute for Fiscal...
November
9
2022
Past Event • 12:00 pm CST • Saieh Hall 021

Friedman Forum – The Value of Student Debt Relief and the Role of Administrative Barriers

Featuring Damon Jones, Associate Professor at Harris School of Public Policy.
Topics:  Fiscal Studies, Higher Education & Workforce Training
November
9
2022
Past Event • 8:00 pm CST • Virtual Seminar

China Biweekly Seminar on Public Economics – Mark Duggan

The Tsinghua University – University of Chicago Joint Research Center for Economics, in collaboration with the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China), the National Institute for Fiscal...
November
23
2022
Past Event • 9:00 pm CST • Virtual Seminar

China Biweekly Seminar on Public Economics – John N. Friedman

The Tsinghua University – University of Chicago Joint Research Center for Economics, in collaboration with the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China), the National Institute for Fiscal...
December
7
2022
Past Event • 7:00 pm CST • Virtual Seminar

China Biweekly Seminar on Public Economics – Erik Hurst

The Tsinghua University – University of Chicago Joint Research Center for Economics, in collaboration with the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China), the National Institute for Fiscal...
December
22
2022
Past Event • 7:30 am CST • Virtual Seminar

China Biweekly Seminar on Public Economics – Camille Landais

The Tsinghua University – University of Chicago Joint Research Center for Economics, in collaboration with the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics in China (BFI-China), the National Institute for Fiscal...
March
7
2023
Past Event • 12:00 pm CST • Chicago Booth Harper Center | Room C25

Friedman Forum – Housing Markets, Economic Security, and the Economy: A Conversation with The Atlantic’s Jerusalem Demsas

Featuring Jerusalem Demsas, Writer at The Atlantic and Peter Ganong, Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy