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Populist ideas have captured the hearts and minds of voters. While solutions offered by these movements can be simplistic, the proposals also may reflect valid issues worthy of consideration.
Economic analysis can serve as a way of examining proposals and shaping them into practical policies. Nonpartisan evaluation of economic impacts can contribute to the dialogue at a time when populism is galvanizing both the right and left.
Please join REMI Managing Economic Associate Chris Judson and Economic Associate Elliot Jerry at the upcoming policy seminar in Montpelier, Vermont on Tuesday, March 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. when they will present “Populism, Policy Analysis and the Economy.”
The history and recent examples of populism will be discussed, along with the economic, demographic, and fiscal implications of populist proposals. This presentation also examines populist ideas as they apply to economic development, transportation, energy, health care, the environment, minimum income, and more.
We’re offering this event free of charge; however, we do ask that you register in advance. If you would like to attend this event, please email Brian Boyd at brian.boyd@wp.remi.com, contact us by phone at (413) 549-1169, or fill out the registration page for this event.
REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINARAGENDA
Tuesday, March 12th, 2019
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Coffee & Pastries
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Populism, Policy Analysis and the Economy
Chris Judson, Managing Economic Associate, REMI
9:15 am - 9:45 am
The Green New Deal: The Role of Analysis
Chris Judson, REMI
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Tax Policy: New Ideas and State-Level Impacts of TCJA
Elliot Jerry, Economic Associate, REMI
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Networking Break
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Resiliency & Demonstrating the Value of Infrastructure Investments
Chris Judson, REMI
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Case Study in Economic Development: Amazon HQ 2.0
Elliot Jerry, REMI
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
For your convenience, lunch is provided free of charge
1:00 pm
Adjournment
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SPEAKERS
Chris Judson
REMI
Chris Judson is a Managing Economic Associate at REMI. Mr. Judson, who joined REMI in 2011, specializes in transportation, energy, and the environment. Since arriving at REMI, Mr. Judson has consulted for a number of clients on topics including medical research, labor force economics, and natural disasters. He provides client support in selecting inputs, conducting simulations, and analyzing results, and he creates and hosts public online seminars and training presentations on a variety of modeling topics. Mr. Judson co-authored an academic journal article titled, “Decision framework for evaluating the macroeconomic risks and policy impacts of cyber attacks”. He holds a B.A. in economics from Western New England University, with a concentration in business.
Elliot Jerry
REMI
Elliot Jerry is an Economic Associate at REMI. Mr. Jerry assists clients in evaluating policy change using dynamic economic modeling and contributes to the company’s business development efforts. Prior to starting at REMI, Mr. Jerry served as a research assistant for the Undergraduate Research Engagement Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He collaborated with a team of undergraduates compiling research and data on global business elite networks. He also assisted UMass Prof. Kevin L. Young with research for a conference paper presented at the 2017 Institute for New Economic Thinking Conference. Mr. Jerry earlier served as an intern at U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Springfield, MA office, conducting research, assisting with event preparation, and facilitating communication between federal agencies and constituents. He also served as a field organizer for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’s 2016 presidential campaign in Massachusetts. Mr. Jerry holds Master of Science in Development Studies from London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UMass Amherst.
VENUE
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Capitol Plaza Hotel
Steeple Room
100 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
Parking vouchers will be provided.