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Midterm elections often shake up politics and inspire a shift in policy-making. With Congressional control and scores of gubernatorial and legislative offices decided on election day, the national results could have significant impacts on states’ economies.
REMI cordially invites you to a luncheon presentation titled “Decision 2018 – Policy and the Economy” in Richmond, Virginia on Wednesday, November 14th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last week’s results produced dramatic changes across the country, both on Capitol Hill and in a number of state legislatures. Virginia’s economy could be substantially affected by the next Congress weighing in on infrastructure, fiscal policy, health care, and other current issues that resonate nationwide.
For this presentation, REMI Senior Economist Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D. and Economic Associate Elliot Jerry will discuss the issues that surrounded the midterm election and the economic policy implications. They will explore the role of dynamic economic modeling in evaluating alternative solutions and providing objective answers in contentious times.
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 LUNCHEONAGENDA
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Welcome and Introduction
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Decision 2018 - Policy and the Economy
Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D., Senior Economist, REMI & Elliot Jerry, Economic Associate, REMI
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
For your convenience, lunch is provided free of charge
1:00 pm
Adjournment
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SPEAKERS
Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D.
REMI
Peter Evangelakis , Ph.D., is a Senior Economist at REMI. Since joining REMI in September 2017, he has assisted clients in planning and conducting economic analysis using the REMI model, contributed to the firm’s business development efforts, and prepared and presented in-person and online seminars on topics such as Amazon HQ 2.0 and innovation in transportation. Dr. Evangelakis is based at REMI’s Washington D.C. office. Prior to starting at REMI, Dr. Evangelakis taught undergraduate Intermediate Microeconomics as a lecturer at the University of Chicago. He is an experienced economic researcher and analyst; highlights of his work include measuring the effects of climate change on mortality and electricity usage and estimating air quality effects of the NOx Budget Program. Dr. Evangelakis has written papers analyzing the effects of Florida property tax reform and the non-pecuniary benefits of building a professional sports stadium. He also served as an intern at The Washington Economics Group, Inc., and The Human Services Coalition of Miami-Dade County. Dr. Evangelakis holds Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in Economics from University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from Swarthmore College.
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
The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth
House of Delegates Room
901 Bank Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Attendees should tell the front desk they are attending the REMI luncheon to have their parking validated.