Econopolis debate on the crisis
Posted on 30. Nov, 2009 by Geert in Actualiteit, Boeken
I am really excited about the first Econopolis debate. This event is organised to launch the book of Johan Van Overtveldt ‘There Will Be No Economy on Monday’. The title comes from a famous quote by Ben Bernanke. It was the Fed’s chairman answer to congressional leaders, warning them of what would happen if they failed to take radical steps to support the financial sector.
Joining Johan in the debate is Peter Praet, the most famous Belgian economist of all times, and candidate for a high function at the European Central Bank.
I am very pleased to have André Sapir in the panel. He is a Senior Fellow at Bruegel, a Professor of Economics at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and a former economic adviser to the president of the European Commission. In 2004, he published ‘An Agenda for a Growing Europe‘, a report to the president of the Commission by a group of independent experts that is known as the Sapir report. André holds a PhD in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, 1977. At ULB, he holds a chair in international economics and European integration. He is also a Research Fellow of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). In addition, he is a member of European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso‘s Economic Policy Analysis Group.
The debate will be moderated by Francesca Vanthielen. She holds an Economics Degree from Leuven, and a Master in Acting from London’s Mountview Theatre School.
The debate and the event will take place at the Belgacom Surfhouse (Evere). All details can be found here.
Nick Doms
30. Nov, 2009
Dear Geert,
I cannot attend, but i wish i could.
I hope you share highlights of the evening with us on the blog.
Have a great evening and debate.
Sincerely,
Geert
30. Nov, 2009
@Nick: it’s a promise…
Theo
30. Nov, 2009
In the info on the debate it says that the book is included in the price.
I would like to know if we receive the book in advance or on the spot.
Sorry for the dump question, but it would be nice to read it beforehand.
Thank you.
Geert
30. Nov, 2009
@Theo: difficuit to send it in advance, because the ink will be barely dry !
First deliveries are on the 10th of December …
Theo
01. Dec, 2009
@ Geert,
OK I’ll be willing to overlook this mishap in the smart logistics project if Mr. Van Overtveldt feels able to spare some wet ink for an autograph on my copy
Looking forward to it next week!