Why economics matters

Those in shouting distance of London may be interested in this:

‘Why Economics Matters’: The New Palgrave Public Lecture 2008

Chair: Evan Davis
Speakers: Tim Harford, Martin Wolf, Professor Klaus Nielsen and Professor Franscesco Caselli

Date: Tuesday 20 May 2008
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building, London School of Economics and Political Science

My experience suggests that the place will be full long before the start time – do turn up early. The New Palgrave dictionary of economics website is here.

Tim Harford’s blog

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