Overview
Get the inside track on current economic policy issues that impact the U.S.—and the entire global community—through briefings with top economists at Brookings, executive branch leaders, think-tank analysts, journalists, and congressional players. Topics are updated every year, and likely to include: U.S. trade policy, the weakening of the U.S. dollar, the mortgage and housing crisis, the impact of outsourcing, new financial players and instruments, economic stimulus options, and the rise of China and India. Protect your business or agency strategy and operations with a new awareness of impending threats, emerging trends, and the main policy options.
Course Information
Location:
Washington, DC
Tuition:
$1,875
Dates:
Jun 02 - Jun 03, 2009
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Program Benefits
- Understanding of how current economic issues affect domestic politics
- Insights into the key current economic policy issues and how they might be handled
- Sharper understanding of issues affecting the U.S. economy
Competencies
- Continual learning
- Political savvy
- External awareness