Title: What is the WTO, and Whose Interests
Does it Serve?
Description: The World Trade Organization is both controversial
and misunderstood. This presentation will start with some
facts about what the WTO does and does not do, and will
also address the question of who gains and who loses from
the WTO's work.
James Harrigan, Senior Economist, International Research
Dept.
10:15 A.M.
Break
10:30 A.M.
Title: Is Outsourcing a Good Deal for
the American Economy?
Description: An overview of the impact of outsourcing,
its effect on global trade, and contribution to global
deflation.
Rebecca Hellerstein, Economist, International Research
Dept.
11:30 A.M.
Lunch
12:30 P.M.
Title: Preparing for the Global Economic
Summit Simulation
1:30 P.M.
Title: Demystifying the IMF
Description: This presentation will provide a nuts and
bolts overview of what the IMF is, why it was created,
how it is organized and makes decisions, and the role
it plays in the international financial system.
Shad Turney, Senior Financial Analyst, Emerging Markets
and International Affairs
2:30 P.M.
Title: Preparing for the Global Economic
Summit Simulation
