This virtual seminar series is bi-weekly on Fridays from 12:30-2:00 p.m., and a Zoom link will be available the week of each seminar. The Development Lunch Seminars are operated with support from the Becker Friedman Institute and The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts and is a collaboration between University of Chicago Department of Economics, Booth School of Business, Harris School of Public Policy and the Law School. If you would like to receive regular updates about this lunch, click here. If you have any questions, please email Casey Huisenga at chuisenga@uchicago.edu. Fall 2020 Workshops Friday, September 25, 2020 - Fernanda Sobrino Macias, University of Chicago Friday, October 9, 2020 - Miguel Morales-Mosquera, University of Chicago Friday, October 23, 2020 - Wendy Wong, University of Chicago Friday, November 6, 2020 - Daniel Yi Xu, Duke University Friday, November 20, 2020 - Ishan Nath, University of Chicago Friday, December 4, 2020 - Eric Verhoogen, Columbia University Faculty Spotlight Christopher Blattman Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies A faculty member in The Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, Chris Blattman focuses on why some people and societies are poor, unequal and violent, and how to tackle these issues. His book, Why We Fight, is scheduled for release by Viking Press in 2021-22.... Read more Recent News Building Brexit: Raoul Ruparel, AM’09, AM’10, and the Struggle to Untie the EU Knot Mon., January 25, 2021 Harris Public Policy Professors Provide Perspective on Transfer of Power, Unrest in US Mon., January 25, 2021 More news Upcoming Events Finding a Path: Taking the Next Step in Crime Prevention, Education Thu., January 28, 2021 | 6:30 PM Virtual Event 1307 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Credential Q&A with Admissions Mon., February 01, 2021 | 8:30 AM A link will be sent to registered guests Chicago, IL 60637 United States More events
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