Economics Week
FROM MARCH 8th TO MARCH 12th 2010
The Faculty of Social Sciences, the Economics Student Association and the Department of Economics are pleased to invite you to the Economics Week. Scattered throughout a whole week, we have organized a series of events that have been designed to explain the ins and outs of the Economics program AND show you how to get involved and active in that field of study!
All activities have been selected to not only provide a fun way to meet professors and students, but also to give you an in-depth look at the Economics program and show you how you can maximize all the exciting opportunities that are available to you as an Economics student.
LIST OF ACTIVITIES
Lecture - Catherine Armstrong
Dr. Armstrong will share her views on Health Economics
Monday, March 8th, salle DMS 3105
From 5:30p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Discussing controversial Health Economic issues revolving around matters that directly affect you. Health Economics is an extremely interesting field where politics and economics collide. Be informed and attend an event that you will never forget.
This event will be in English and you will have chances to ask questions.
Movie night - Wall Street
From 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., salle DMS3105
A young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and greedy corporate raider whom takes the youth under his wing.
Take a look at the trailer
Lecture (bilingual) - Scott Brison
Scott Brison the Liberal Critique for International Trade will share his vison on International Trade for Canada.
Tuesday March 9th, room DMS 3120
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Critique of International Trade for the Liberal party will share his vision for Canada. Where should Canada be in the near future in terms of trading partners on the international stage? Should we diversify our trading partners? Critical issues such as these and many more will be discussed. This is your chance to ask questions to one of the most influential MPs on Parliament Hill.
Meet the Economist!
Wednesday March 10th, 3rd floor Lobby, Desmarais building
From 12:00 p.m.to 1:30 p.m.
Giving our students the opportunity to meet world-renowned economists in various fields. Dress to impress and enjoy light refreshments while debating exciting economic topics. This is a bilingual event and you will have chances to ask questions.
Lecture (bilingual) - John McCallum
A vision of Canada
Thursday March 11th , room DMS 3120
From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Critique of Finance for the Liberal party will share his vision for Canada. Critically assessing the Economic Action Plan while offering his input on various economic issues and his past experience as Chief Economist at the RBC. This is your chance to ask questions to one of the most influential MPs on Parliament Hill.
Lecture - Duane Green
«How Franklin-Templeton dealt with the recession »
Friday March 12th, room DMS 3120
From noon to 1:00 p.m.
Vice President of Franklin Templeton Investments. He will discuss how the investment industry dealt with the world economic recession. Franklin Resources, Inc., is a global investment management organization known as Franklin Templeton Investments. Their headquarters are located just south of San Francisco, in San Mateo, California. With offices in over 30 countries around the world and offer investment solutions and services in more than 150, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your knowledge on the private industry.
Lecture (bilingual) - David Gray
David Gray lays out his plan if he was Finance Minister of Canada and offers economic analysis on microeconomic issues.
Friday March 12th, room DMS 3120
From 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What would David Gray do if he was the Finance Minister for Canada? He will layout his own economic plan that will steer Canada into the new century. This is your chance to ask questions on various economic issues that deal with Canada’s ability to manage its economy.