A Conceptual Framework for Interpreting Human History

Series: Eric M. Mindich Encounters with Authors Symposium

October 3-4, 2007

CGIS South, 1737 Cambridge Street Room 2030, Cambridge, MA (Map)

The program offers scholars an extended, intensive seminar with the authors of new, path breaking scholarly works. Professors Douglass North (Washington University), John Wallis (University of Maryland) and Barry Weingast (Stanford University) will conduct meetings that feature a mix of lecture and discussion components.

Program:

Wednesday October 3
9-10.30 Ch. 1: The Conceptual Framework (appendix)Lead Discussant: Edward Glaeser
10.30-11.00 Coffee
11.00-12.30 Ch. 2: The Logic of the Natural StateLead Discussant: Jeffry Frieden
12.30-1.30 Lunch
1.30-3.00 Ch. 3: The Natural State and Land Law in BritainLead Discussant: Niall Ferguson
Thursday October 4
9-10.30 Ch. 4: The Logic of Open Access OrdersLead Discussant: Stephen Ansolabehere
10.30-11.00 Coffee
11.00- 12.30 Ch. 5: The Transition: The Doorstep ConditionsLead Discussant: Robert Bates
12.30-1.30 Lunch
1.30-3.00 Ch. 6: The Transition ProperLead Discussant: Claudia Goldin
3.00-3.30 Coffee
3.30-4.30 Conclusions and Overview.