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The Weidenbaum Center is a research institute at Washington University in St. Louis that supports social scientific research in the fields of public policy, economics, political science, and sociology. Led by Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves (pictured), the Center funds faculty research, provides administrative support for research activities, and sponsors a wide range of public affairs programs. In doing so, the Center serves as a bridge between scholars, policymakers, and the general public. Through unbiased empirical research and events, the Center addresses many of the pressing public policy issues facing America and the world today.
The Weidenbaum Center provides significant research support for faculty in the departments of Economics, Political Science, and Sociology. This support allows a wide array of faculty members to participate in a variety of impactful research, and is of particular importance to our younger faculty who are just starting their research careers. Research efforts contribute to work that addresses key social issues locally, nationally, and globally, and enhances the prominence of Washington University in the academic and policy world. Donations fund our grant programs which support this research. We could not support nearly as much research without this generosity.
Dr. James Bullard joined Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves to share his analysis on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and offer insights on the economy, election, and education. Bullard is the Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Mitch Daniels School of Business, Distinguished Professor of Service, Professor of Economics, and former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Topics included low unemployment, financial market responses to a divided government, and wage growth not keeping pace with inflation. A lively Q&A followed. The recorded discussion is available on the Weidenbaum Center YouTube page, linked in the "About the Center" section above. Event photos can be found in the "Photo Gallery" below.
Author and Profesor John Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion and Professor of Political Science (by Courtesy), sat down with Weidenbaum Center Associate Director of Research & Administration, Elizabeth Larson, for a dialogue and discussion on his new book "Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect." The book reveals the path to learning how to disagree in ways that build new bridges with our neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones -- and help us find better ways to live joyfully in a complex society. The event was followed by a reception where Left Bank Books had copies of the book for sale. The recorded discussion is available on the Weidenbaum Center YouTube page, linked in the "About the Center" section above.
Congratulations to Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow and Chair of Political Science Betsy Sinclair, on being awarded the Thomas F. Eagleton University Professorship in Public Affairs and Political Science! Feng Sheng Hu, the Richard G. Engelsmann Dean of Arts & Sciences, says "[Sinclair's] service to the university has been significant, through her essential work on the Arts & Sciences strategic plan as co-director of the Incubator for Transdisciplinary Futures and now as the chair of the department. Her international impact on the discipline, methodological contributions, and service record demonstrate what an exceptional scholar she is and the caliber of contributions we look forward to seeing for years to come."
Congratulations to Weidenbaum Center Resident Fellow and Professor of Economics Gaetano Antinolfi on being named the Dean's Fellow for Budget and Resource Planning! In this two-year role, he will work with Feng Sheng Hu, the Richard G. Engelsmann Dean of Arts & Sciences, and senior leadership to assess the budget planning process and help develop new budgeting and resource models.
Weidenbaum Center Members (l to r): Richard Ryffel, Robyn Frankel, and Victor Frankel. Ryffel was instrumental in coordinating Bullard's visit to the Weidenbaum Center.
Attendees at the breakfast.
Attendees during the Q&A session. Weidenbaum Center member Gayle Jackson shown with microphone.
James Bullard with Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves.
Look for election insights as part of our November line-up. An election discussion breakfast on November 7 will analyze the outcomes of the House, Senate, and Presidential races. On November 12, Weidenbaum Center Director Andrew Reeves and an expert panel will provide valuable insights into the implications of the election results. November 13 we will be hosting a special policy lecture by Melanie Fontes Ranier, the Director of the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The discussion on November 18 features Barbara Bradley Hagerty and Ben Spencer in conversation about the book "Bringing Ben Home: A Murder, a Conviction, and the Fight to Redeem American Justice."
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