Event Details
When:
-
Location:
Online: Zoom
In-Person at WWU
3:30-4:00pm
Light Refreshments
Miller Hall Collaborative Space
4:00-5:30pm
Roundtable Discussion
Miller Hall 138
Price:
Free
Brought to you by:
Department of Economics, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni
Description
Check out this video to watch the Economics of the Election.
Join us for roundtable discussion on the "Economics of the Election," where we will delve into the economic implications of the 2024 presidential candidates' policy positions. This event provides a unique opportunity to explore the economic aspects of major issues, including immigration, housing, tax policy and beyond. Attendees will gain insights into how each candidate's policies may shape the future of the American economy, with expert analysis from economists and political scientists.
Whether you're a voter seeking to make an informed decision, a student of economics, or simply interested in the intersection of politics and economics, this event will offer valuable perspectives on the potential economic outcomes of the upcoming election. Don't miss this chance to engage with experts and deepen your understanding of the critical economic issues at stake.
Featuring:
Adam Wright, Moderator
Adam Wright is the Director of the Center for Economic and Financial Education and an Associate Professor of Economics at Western Washington University. His research primarily focuses on labor and the economics of education. His work has been published in Economics of Education Review, Economic Inquiry, and American Educational Research Journal and featured in The Washington Post, American Public Media Reports, and Mother Jones among others.
Ted Alden, Panelist
Edward Alden is the Ross Distinguished Visiting Professor at WWU, and a senior fellow at the Washington DC-based Council on Foreign Relations. He is the author of three books: The Closing of the American Border: Terrorism, Immigration, and Security Since 9/11 (Harper Collins, 2008); Failure to Adjust: How Americans Got Left Behind in the Global Economy (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016); and the forthcoming (co-authored with Laurie Trautman) When the World Closed its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders (Oxford University Press, 2025). He was previously Washington bureau chief for the Financial Times and is a columnist for Foreign Policy.
Dr. Hart Hodges, Panelist
Hart Hodges co-directs the Center for Economic and Business Research and is an Associate Professor of Economics at Western Washington University. Most recently his research has focused on public policy and health economics. Hart frequently gives presentations on the regional economy and has been featured on NPR and many other news outlets. He is also a member of the NW Workforce Council. He has been at WWU since 2000.
Dr. Zoë Plakias ('10), Panelist
Zoë Plakias is a Western Washington University alumna (Class of 2010) and now an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. She studies and teaches about food, agricultural, and environmental economics. Her work has been published in a variety peer-reviewed academic journals and she has been quoted in local and regional media outlets, including Fast Company and Business Insider. Prior to working at Western Washington University, she was on the faculty at Ohio State University.
Kate Destler, PhD, Panelist
Professor Destler joined the faculty of the Political Science Department in Fall 2016; she is an Associate Professor of Political Science in American Politics and Public Policy at Western Washington University and assumed the role of Director of the Ralph Munro Institute for Civic Education in 2021. She specializes in public policy and American politics, with a focus on education policy, civic participation, and policy implementation. She comes to Western from George Mason University, where she served as a faculty member in the School of Policy, Government, and International Affairs.
Questions and Accommodations
- Your point of contact for this event is The Foundation for WWU & Alumni. Call (360) 650-3353 or email Alumni@wwu.edu.
- Advance notice for disability accommodations and special needs is appreciated. Please mention your needs when registering.
- There will be auto-captions for the Zoom webinar.
Visitor Parking at WWU on Weekdays
- Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: limited paid parking is available at the south C lots and north 6V and 7G lots.
- Purchase your permit at the lot pay stations or use the Parkmobile app.
- More parking details for campus visitors are available online.
Parking at WWU on Weekdays for Visitors with Disabilities
- Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:30pm: both a WWU permit and state disability placard are needed.
- Purchase your permit at the pay stations in lot C or 6V or use the Parkmobile app (use Zone 1200). This allows parking in any disability space. If these are full, you can use a non-reserved space nearby.
- More parking details for campus visitors with disabilities are available online.
The views expressed by our speakers do not necessarily reflect those of Western Washington University.