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Events

Hosted by the Humphrey Institute, its community, and friends.

Dr. Myers discusses income inequity and disability in China
Monday, November 9, 2009 at 12:00pm
Freeman Commons, Humphrey Institute (map)
The Humphrey Institute’s Global Policy area will host a brownbag lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 9 in Freeman Commons at the Humphrey Institute. The talk will feature Dr. Samuel Myers, analyzing the income inequity and disability in China. There are wide differences in per capita household income between Han (majority group members) and ethnic minority group members in China. Conventional wisdom suggests that much if not all of the disparity can be explained by rural versus urban residence. The vast majority of ethnic minority group members in China, who account for less than 11 percent of the overall population, can be found in rural, less developed areas of the country. A significant impediment to full participation in income earning activities particularly in the rural sector is poor health and specific forms of disability.
Freeman Discussion, Michael Barnett
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 12:45pm
Stassen Room (HHH 170) Humphrey Institute (map)
The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy will host a discussion called “Paternalism: A Reconsideration” with Professor Michael Barnett at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10 in the Stassen Room (Room 170 at the Humphrey Center. Professor Barnett will argue that paternalism is not a legacy of the 19th century but very much part of the present and future of nearly all kinds of action designed to promote the global good. He asks: Is this bad?
Democratic Possibilities for Science in the 21st Century
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 4:00pm
Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center (map)
The Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy will co-sponsor an interdisciplinary panel to challenge the prevailing assumptions about the role of science in society and higher education. The discussion will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 in Cowles Auditorium at the Humphrey Center. The panel members are uniquely qualified to assess the civic possibilities of science and the pathways for productive partnerships between "citizen scientists" and other citizens. Panelists include Professor Judith Ramaley of Winona State University, Bobby Milstein, of the Centers for Disease Control, John Spencer of the University of Iowa, Eric Jolly of the Science Museum, and Deborah Swackhamer, Charles M. Denny Chair, Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy and Co-Director, Water Resources Center. The discussion will be moderated by Steve Kelley, of the Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy.

Are PACs Getting Gunshy of Michele Bachmann?

Smart Politics October 26, 2009
Pathway to the Governor's Mansion in Minnesota, Part III: Ethnic Heritage

Smart Politics October 23, 2009
When Will Minnesota (or Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota...) Elect a Woman as Governor?

Smart Politics October 22, 2009
Joe Wilson Received Nearly Twice the Contributions Per Capita from McCain States Over Obama States in Q3 2009

Smart Politics October 21, 2009
Walz Has Largest Percentage of Contributions from In-State Donors; Ellison the Lowest

Smart Politics October 20, 2009
Environmental Policy Change will come from the Bottom

Policy Catalyst October 19, 2009
Bachmann Continues to Lead Minnesota Congressional Delegation Fundraising from 'Regular Folks'

Smart Politics October 19, 2009
Bachmann Raises $29,000 on Day 2 of 'Send a Message to the Left' Campaign

Smart Politics October 16, 2009
'Cautionary' Drop in September Minnesota Unemployment Rate Is Largest in Decades

Smart Politics October 16, 2009
40th Birthday of the EPA

Policy Catalyst October 14, 2009
Bumping Your Way into Power Generation

Policy Catalyst September 28, 2009
Will the U.S. be Left Behind in International Climate Legislation?

Policy Catalyst September 22, 2009
Everything Will Kill You: Consumer Apathy towards Hazards in Every Day Products

Policy Catalyst September 16, 2009
By the People has moved

By the People September 11, 2009
9 appointed to Clean Water Council

Policy Catalyst August 27, 2009
Education is Key

Policy Catalyst August 20, 2009
Not On My Mountain! Greece's Struggle to Adopt Solar

Policy Catalyst August 7, 2009
Is Minnesota water safe to drink?

Policy Catalyst August 4, 2009
Space: Not the Frontier to Forget

Policy Catalyst July 17, 2009
Avoiding Catastrophic Climate Change

Policy Catalyst July 14, 2009

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