June 15 - 16, 1998
Mapping The Terrain: Economics and Educational Research
Chicago, Illinois
Conference Organizers:
Michael McPherson, Macalester College
Richard Murnane, Harvard University
Monday, June 15
161 East Chicago Avenue, #45C, Chicago, IL
7:30 p.m. Reception & Dinner at the home of
Patricia Albjerg Graham
Tuesday, June 16
Boardroom of The Spencer Foundation
900 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL
8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 10:30 a.m. Session I
Discussion Of Educationally Relevant Research by Economists
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 - 12:15 p.m. Session II
Discussion Of Important Questions About Education To Which
Research By Economists Could Contribute
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Continuation Of Morning Discussion
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Session III
Perspective of The Spencer Foundation On The Support Of Educational Research
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks: Michael McPherson, Macalester College,
Richard Murnane, Harvard University
3:30 p.m. Adjourn