The Economics of Geography: Cities, Growth, and Economic Development
April 3–4, 2008
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Our region’s shift from a manufacturing economy to a knowledge-based one has left many of our cities grappling to find their economic niche. How can cities and regions take advantage of their physical, cultural, and economic assets to once again become sought-after places in which to invest, conduct business, visit, and live?
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is hosting a conference on April 3–4, 2008, dedicated to issues of critical importance to our local economies — the role of business-tax incentives; education, city growth, and the adoption of advanced technology; housing in urban markets; the impact of large, mixed-use projects; and more. Join other experts from academia, government, and the nonprofit and private sectors as we build a dialogue that will help rebuild our economies.
You are encouraged to attend either one or both days of the conference.
On day one, economists and researchers from Harvard University; University of California, Irvine and Berkeley; University of Kentucky; University of Missouri; Cleveland State University; and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco will present research papers on topics related to cities, growth, and economic development.
On the second day, hear industry practitioners and professionals from organizations such as the Gund Foundation and the city of Youngstown as they address nonprofits’ role in economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and collaboration at the metropolitan level.
Registration Deadline
Conference registration is now closed.
When?
Thursday, April 3
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Features six distinguished academics and economists as they present papers on topics such as enterprise zones, economic spillovers, and the impact of big-box stores on local economic performance
Friday, April 4
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brings together business practitioners, community leaders, and government decision makers to share innovative strategies to boost cities’ economic revival
Where?
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
East Sixth Street and Superior Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
Questions?
Paula Warren, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
216.579.3111
pwarren@clev.frb.org