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Economic Research Past Conferences
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2008 2008 Health Care Leader Forum: The Value Chain Approach—Maximizing Value The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Detroit Branch and the Detroit Regional Chamber co-sponsored a forum at the Federal Reserve's facilities in Detroit. April 14, 2008 to April 15, 2008 Announcement Agenda

State and Local Government Retiree Health Care Conference The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and The Civic Federation presented a forum on retiree health care for state and local governments. March 12, 2008 Announcement Agenda

2007 Mergers and Acquisitions of Financial Institutions Conference The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, University of Kansas School of Business and Journal of Financial Services Research co-sponsored a research conference at which issues related to consolidation in the financial services were investigated. November 30, 2007 to December 1, 2007 Announcement Agenda

Twenty-First Annual Economic Outlook Symposium The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its twentieth-first annual Economic Outlook Symposium and highlighted some very high caliber speakers to discuss the major sectors of the economy and made their forecasts on economic activity for 2008. November 30, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF,62KB)

Cost-Effective Carbon Restrictions Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago—Detroit Branch Market-based emission systems can be important in controlling the costs and impact of mandated reductions of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Industry experts and policymakers at the Detroit conference discussed issues related to carbon emissions. October 15, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 81KB)

Tenth Annual International Banking Conference In conjunction with the International Monetary Fund, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held its tenth annual International Banking Conference. This year's theme was Globalization and Systemic Risk. September 27, 2007 to September 28, 2007 Announcement Agenda

The Role of R&D in Agriculture and Related Industries: Today and Tomorrow The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a conference on the role of research and development in agriculture, biotechnology and the food industry. It focused on policies that promote industry growth and rural development. September 24, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations

Future State Business Tax Reforms: Perspectives from the Business, Government and Academic Communities The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Ernst & Young and the Office of Tax Policy Research at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan co-hosted a program examining developments in state business taxation. The program examined the complete range of business taxes including income, sales, property as well as value added and gross receipts taxation. September 17, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 57KB)

Using Payment Innovations to Improve Transportation Networks The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Chicago Metropolis 2020 co-sponsored a one-day workshop on transportation networks. June 12, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 59KB)

Transitions: The State of the Automotive Industry The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted a conference on the U.S. automotive industry, which is in the midst of dramatic changes. Key issues discussed included supply chain, labor, management, productivity and competitiveness. June 11, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 131KB)

Fourteenth Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its Fourteenth Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium. May 31, 2007 to June 1, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 128KB)

Forty-Third Annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition The theme of this year's conference was The Mixing of Banking and Commerce. May 16, 2007 to May 18, 2007 Announcement Agenda Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 60KB)

2007 Health Care Leaders Forum: The Value Chain Case for Health Care Reform The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Detroit Branch and the Detroit Regional Chamber co-sponsored a symposium at the Federal Reserve's facilities in Detroit. April 24, 2007 to April 25, 2007 Announcement Agenda

New Developments in State Business Taxation The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the National Tax Association of the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs co-sponsored a half-day conference on state business taxation. April 4, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 80KB)

A Forum on Medicaid and State Budgets The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago co-sponsored a forum with the Civic Federation to consider the impact of Medicaid on state budgets. March 15, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 90KB)

Chicago Fed/NBER Workshop on Macroeconomic Perspectives The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the National Bureau of Economic Research co-hosted a workshop on macroeconomic perspectives at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. March 2, 2007 to March 3, 2007 Announcement Agenda and Presentations

2006 Twentieth Annual Economic Outlook Symposium The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its twentieth annual Economic Outlook Symposium and highlighted some very high caliber speakers to discuss the major sectors of the economy and made their forecasts on economic activity for 2007. December 1, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 62KB)

Can Higher Education Foster Economic Growth? The Chicago Fed hosted a conference on the role of higher education in promoting economic growth. This was the second conference in a Chicago Fed series exploring higher education's influence in regional economic development. Topics included work force development, technology transfer and the ability of universities to improve technology utilization in existing industries. October 30, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 61KB)

Ninth Annual International Banking Conference In conjunction with the International Association of Deposit Insurers, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held its ninth annual International Banking Conference. This year's theme was International Financial Instability: Cross-Border Banking and National Regulation. October 5, 2006 to October 6, 2006 Announcement Agenda Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 59KB)

Globally Competitive Agriculture and the Midwest The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA) held a joint conference at the Federal Reserve Bank on the linkages between global competition in agriculture and the Midwest. Conference presentations are available. September 29, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 61KB)

Thirteenth Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its Thirteenth Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium. The symposium focused on the forces shaping the vehicle industry. The topics included the future for the U.S. automotive industry, 2006–07 sales outlook, heavy truck industry outlook, dealers' and suppliers' perspective on the sales outlook and the consensus outlook of symposium participants. June 1, 2006 to June 2, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 37KB)

Forty-Second Annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition Since its inception, the conference has fostered a dialogue on current public policy issues affecting the financial services industry. This year's theme was Innovations in Real Estate Markets: Risks, Rewards and the Role of Regulation. May 17, 2006 to May 19, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 59KB)

The Supplier Industry in Transition: The New Geography of Auto Production The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a conference at its Detroit Branch examining the ongoing structural changes in the U.S. auto industry. This conference discussed trends in the relations between carmakers and their supply base as well as prospects for the industry's continued concentration in the Midwest. April 18, 2006 to April 19, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 100KB)

The Role of Central Counterparties The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) and the European Central Bank (ECB) held a joint conference on the role of central counterparties (CCPs). The conference was hosted by the ECB in Frankfurt, Germany. The conference was devoted to public policy, research and legal issues, in particular clearing, risk management functions and procedures and other matters related to CCPs. April 3, 2006 to April 4, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Economic Perspectives Articles

State and Local Government Pension Forum The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Civic Federation and the National Tax Association sponsored a half-day forum examining growing concerns about the health of state and local government public pension system. This forum discussed trends in pension funding and administration and policies for managing growing pension obligations. February 28, 2006 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 53KB)

2005 Nineteenth Annual Economic Outlook Symposium Chief economists and senior executives from the banking, auto, steel, housing and machinery industries provided their perspectives on the outlook for 2006. December 2, 2005 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 48KB)

The Inflation Research Center Conference on Price Stability This conference brought together leading academic economists and policymakers to discuss the latest research on the determinants of inflation and its relationship with questions facing monetary policymakers. November 3, 2005 to November 4, 2005 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 105KB)

The Future of Higher Education The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Committee on Institutional Cooperation and the Midwestern Higher Education Compact co-sponsored a conference on issues facing higher education. At the conference, methods were discussed for improving the performance of the higher education sector and ensuring it can continue to provide the education, research and economic development opportunities that are closely related to sustained economic growth. November 2, 2005 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 68KB)

Eighth Annual International Banking Conference The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held its eighth International Finance Conference. The theme of this year's conference, co-sponsored with the World Bank, was Cross-Border Banking: Regulatory Challenges. The conference addressed the current landscape of cross-border activity, competitive implications, challenges for prudential regulation (host–home country issues), safety net provisions and failure resolution issues. October 6, 2005 to October 7, 2005 Announcement Agenda and Presentations

Ag Biotech and Midwest Rural Development The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a conference that dealt with issues related to agricultural biotechnology and rural development prospects in the Midwest. Some of the topics that were explored included the following: the future of ag biotechnology, biorefineries, the impacts of specific technologies (biofuels, cloning, pharmaceuticals, etc.), the roles of industry and financing and policies at various levels of government. The keynote speaker was Thomas C. Dorr, Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture. September 8, 2005 Announcement Agenda and Presentations

Forty-First Annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition This year's theme was The Art of the Loan in the 21st Century: Producing, Pricing and Regulating Credit. May 4, 2005 to May 6, 2005 Announcement Agenda and Presentations

Twelfth Annual Automotive Symposium The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its twelfth annual Automotive Outlook Symposium at the Detroit Branch of the Chicago Fed. June 2, 2005 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 433KB)

2004 Eighteenth Annual Economic Outlook Symposium Chief economists and senior executives from the banking, auto, steel, energy and machinery industries provided their perspectives on the outlook for 2005. December 3, 2004 Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 46KB)

Job Loss: Causes, Consequences and Policy Responses Concerns over job loss are pervasive, but an understanding of its causes and consequences are not. This conference brought together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss how research can inform policy and practice and what workers, firms and government policies can do to ameliorate the effects of job displacement. The conference included presentations of fresh research on these topics, as well as thought-provoking synthesis and analysis. November 18, 2004 to November 19, 2004 Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 55KB)

Headquarters and Cities This conference drew on ongoing research to characterize the role and locational behavior of corporate headquarters with respect to large cities. Where are headquarters choosing to locate? Why are they doing so? How is the form and structure of the headquarters changing? What are the economic, public policy, and philanthropic roles of headquarters in large (and global) cities? October 29, 2004 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 51KB)

Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition The Chicago Fed hosted a two-day meeting that focused on a wide variety of topics related to agricultural and rural finance. October 4, 2004 to October 5, 2004 Announcement Agenda

Seventh Annual International Banking Conference The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Research Department sponsored a conference to explore how to resolve a large bank insolvency at the lowest cost to the economy. This year's theme was Systemic Financial Crises: Resolving Large Bank Insolvencies. September 30, 2004 to October 1, 2004 Agenda and Presentations

New Developments in Aggregate Economics A conference sponsored by Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and Cleveland and the National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. September 18, 2004 Announcement Agenda and Presentations

State and Local Business Taxation: Is There a Better Way? The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the National Tax Association co-sponsored a conference that focused on current issues in state and local business taxation. September 13, 2004 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 55KB)

Eleventh Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago hosted its eleventh annual Automotive Outlook Symposium at the Detroit Branch of the Chicago Fed. June 3, 2004 to June 4, 2004 Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 56KB)

Fortieth Annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition This year's theme was How Do Banks Compete? Strategy, Regulation, Technology. May 5, 2004 to May 7, 2004 Agenda and Presentations

Manufacturing Prospects and Midwest Public Policy At this third conference in a series, researchers continued to investigate whether structural shifts, such as changing world terms of trade or technological shocks, lie behind the current performance lag in manufacturing versus transitory factors, such as currency fluctuations and weak global economic growth. In addition, the event addressed whether observed manufacturing trends are being distorted by organizational changes such as the use of temporary workers and by the outsourcing of service functions. April 27, 2004 Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 50KB)

Five Years of the Euro: Successes and New Challenges Experts from academia, government and international business and finance took part in a special conference that discussed the five-year anniversary of the launch of the euro and the future of the European economic and monetary union. Held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the one-day conference was sponsored by the University of Chicago's George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State, in conjunction with the Chicago Fed and with the support of the Delegation of the European Commission in Washington. Conference information is available at the Stigler Center's web site. April 26, 2004

2003 Workshop on Numerical Computation in Economics This one-day workshop at the Chicago Fed focused on several computational problems that come up in economics. Papers were presented by Per Krusell (Rochester), Sevin Yeltekin (Northwestern), Ken Judd (Hoover Institution) and Michael Ferris (Wisconsin). December 13, 2003

Seventeenth Annual Economic Outlook Symposium Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Senior Economist and Economic Advisor William Strauss presented the consensus economic outlook using the forecasts of 35 academic and business economists. The forecasters predicted the economic expansion would continue into 2004, having its best year since 1999. Chief economists and senior executives from the auto, banking, machinery and steel industries provided an outlook on their sector. Notable researchers and strategists discussed fiscal policy and international trade. December 12, 2003 Conference Papers and Proceedings Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 436KB)

James Tobin Symposium The Journal of Money, Credit and Banking and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a day and a half conference to mark the 35th anniversary of the publication of James Tobin's paper "A General Equilibrium Approach to Monetary Theory." That paper, which appeared in the inaugural issue of the journal, popularized the concept that came to be known as "Tobin's q," and foreshadowed much subsequent work in monetary economics. Papers presented at the conference were to be considered for publication in an issue of the journal commemorating Tobin's paper. November 14, 2003 to November 15, 2003 Agenda

State Fiscal Forum: Assessing the Fiscal Environment in the Midwest and the Nation The program examined both the short-term fixes and long-term options available to states to make ends meet during a stressful fiscal environment. Was there something different about the budget cycle at that time that set it apart from previous budgeting experience? Did states have the necessary revenues to meet program needs? Were these structural rather than cyclical deficits? What steps could states take to protect programs and revenues from increasing volatility? Did the state's have the necessary budget tools available to successfully manage their budgets? November 12, 2003 Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 447KB)

Geography of Auto Production—Will Detroit Continue to Be the Industry's Hub? This meeting was the second in a series of events to help understand the dynamics of change in Midwest manufacturing. November 3, 2003 Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 510KB)

Sixth Annual International Banking Conference This conference was co-sponsored by the Bank for International Settlements and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. This was the sixth in a series of international conferences focusing on current issues in global economies and featured internationally recognized speakers from different countries. This year's theme was Market Discipline: The Evidence across Countries and Industries. Proceedings from this conference are available from MIT Press. October 30, 2003 to November 1, 2003 Agenda

Is Midwest Manufacturing at a Crossroads? This workshop began a formal inquiry by the economic research department to explore the direction of, prospects for and potential policy responses to manufacturing activity in the Midwest. This particular workshop set out the current landscape and also discussed whether Midwest manufacturing is at a "crossroads," or merely experiencing a "bump in the road." September 30, 2003 Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 49KB)

Tenth Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium The tenth annual Auto Outlook Symposium was held at the Detroit branch and drew industry analysts from vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and consulting firms. The conference was co-sponsored with J.D. Power and Associates. May 29, 2003 to May 30, 2003 Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 54KB)

Thirty-Ninth Annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition This year's theme was Corporate Governance: Implications for Financial Services Firms May 7, 2003 to May 9, 2003 Agenda and Presentations

Understanding Isolation and Change in Urban Neighborhoods: A Research Symposium The one-day symposium brought together researchers and real estate business leaders to discuss trends in central city growth. April 11, 2003 Agenda Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 44KB)

Whither the Community Bank? A research conference co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Journal of Financial Services. March 13, 2003 to March 14, 2003 Announcement Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 57KB)

2002 Sixteenth Annual Economic Outlook Symposium The sixteenth annual Economic Outlook Symposium was held Friday, December 13, 2002, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Participants from manufacturing, banking, consulting and service firms and academia were in attendance. The event examined the outlook for many major sectors of the economy. December 13, 2002 Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 53KB)

Assessing the Midwest Workforce: Strategies for Developing the Region's Human Capital The conference brought together academics, policymakers and business people to assess the current status of the region's work force and identify strategies to attract, retain and develop the best human capital. November 21, 2002 Agenda Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 48KB)

Maintaining and Financing Public Infrastructure in Tough Budgetary Times The one-day research and policy program designed to assess the current condition of the basic public infrastructure of the Midwest and identify the investment needs of the region. September 25, 2002 Agenda Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 43KB)

Ninth Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium The ninth annual Automotive Outlook Symposium was held at the Detroit branch and drew industry analysts from vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and consulting firms. May 30, 2002 to May 31, 2002 Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 55KB)

Thirty-Eighth Annual Conference on Bank Structure and Competition This year's theme was Financial Market Behavior and Appropriate Regulation over the Business Cycle. May 8, 2002 to May 10, 2002 Agenda and Presentations Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 50KB)

Fifth Annual International Banking Conference The conference was co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the World Bank Group. This year's theme was Asset Price Bubbles: Implications for Monetary, Regulatory and International Policies. April 22, 2002 to April 24, 2002 Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 48KB)

Linkages across the Border—The Great Lakes Economy Policymakers, industry representatives and researchers came together in Detroit to discuss challenges to the linkages in the Great Lakes economy in the aftermath of September 11. April 4, 2002 to April 5, 2002 Agenda Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 58KB)

Electricity Policy in the Midwest Federal, state and industry representatives discussed how to create the proper regulatory environment to encourage needed investment in generation and transmission facilities. January 17, 2002 Agenda Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 149KB)

2001 Are Central Cities Coming Back? The Case of Chicago The one-day symposium brought together researchers and real estate business leaders to discuss trends in central city growth. September 28, 2001 Agenda Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 74KB)

2000 Designing An Effective Deposit Insurance Structure A symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the Financial Stability Forum. December 12, 2000 Agenda Conference Proceedings and Papers Chicago Fed Letter (PDF, 121KB)

1997 Assessing the Midwest Economy: Looking Back for the Future Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago symposium. April 23, 1997 Conference Proceedings and Papers

1996 Global Linkages to the Midwest Economy An evaluation of the influence of factors such as foreign direct investment, import competition and regional exports on the Midwest economy. September 18, 1996 Conference Proceedings and Papers Conference Summary (PDF, 462KB)

Designing State/Local Fiscal Policy for Growth and Development An assessment of how local tax structure, public spending and regulatory policies affect Midwest growth and investment. July 17, 1996 Conference Proceedings and Papers Conference Summary (PDF, 402KB)

Work Force Developments: Issues for the Midwest Economy A discussion of new roles for the public and private sector in enhancing worker productivity. May 15, 1996 Conference Proceedings and Papers Conference Summary (PDF, 372KB)

The Changing Rural Economy of the Midwest An examination of the performance of and prospects for rural areas in the Midwest. March 8, 1996 Conference Proceedings and Papers Conference Summary (PDF, 341KB)

The Midwest Economy: Structure and Performance An analysis of regional development with a focus on the issues raised by ongoing changes in the manufacturing sector. February 13, 1996 Conference Proceedings and Papers Conference Summary (PDF, 333KB)

1995 Midwest Metropolitan Areas: Performance and Policy An assessment of the performance metropolitan areas against the backdrop of technological changes affecting the productivity and growth of urban areas. November 28, 1995 Conference Proceedings and Papers Conference Summary (PDF, 342KB)

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