International Economics Series A forum for post-secondary students and educators to learn about the convergence of economies and societies.  Topics examine the opportunities and complexities of the world's economy. Past Programs 2008-2009 Dr. Adam Posen, Peterson Institute of International Economics International Economic Policy: Challenges for the Next President Clement Henry, University of Texas at Austin Islamic Finance: What it is and how it works Bob Gilmer, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas- El Paso Branch Evening at the Fed- It's all about Location, Location, Location Greg Rehmke, Author The Teachers Guide to Global Economics  Trevor Houser, Peterson Institute for International Economics  Leveling the Carbon Playing Doug Farah, Journalist The Economics of Violence 2007-2008 Dr. Simeon Djanjov, World Bank Group Doing Business Around the World Click here to view his powerpoint presentation Anders Aslund, Peterson Institute of International Economics Russia's Capitalist Revolution 2006-2007 Daniel Kaufmann, Director, Global Programs, World Bank Institute Governance & Corruption: Myths and Realities Anthony Carroll, Manchester Trade Aid and Trade: The Doha Agreement 2005-2006 Craig Richardson, Salem College Land Reform: Lessons from Zimbabwe Amartya Sen, Nobel Prize winning Economist Understanding India Tyler Cowen, George Mason University Creative Destruction: How Globalization is Changing the World's Cultures Ben Powell, San Jose State University Sweatshops 101 2004-2005 Clyde Prestowitz, President, Economic Strategy Institute Three Billion New Capitalists Philip Oldenburg, University of Texas India on the Modern World Stage John Stossel, ABC News Why do some nations flourish while others founder? Hernando de Soto, President, Institute for Liberty and Democracy Property Rights, Democracy and Economic Prosperity Francis Fukuyama, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies The Economics of State Building