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Fed Challenge PDF Print E-mail
Written by Patricia Saenz   
Monday, 26 October 2009 18:08

The Grand Valley Economics Club Fed Challenge team will be competing against other universities at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank on November 9th.

Team includes:

Brian Bakker
Jonathan Ericksen
Phillip Elya
Will Hibler
Kevin Miller

 

 
Fall Fiesta Kickoff Meeting PDF Print E-mail
Written by Patricia Saenz   
Monday, 21 September 2009 08:20

Monday September 28th, 2009

6pm

RM 488C

Pew Campus (Grand Rapids)

(Take the elevator to the 4th floor of the C building)

Grand Valley Economics Club is happy to announce our Fiesta Kickoff meeting for the fall semester. We will be speaking about our plans and events for the fall semester, including the annual Federal Reserve Challenge. And of course, what is a fiesta without a few delicious Mexican treats!

Hope to see you all there!

Economics Club Executive Board

 

 
G20 Decision and Annual Elections PDF Print E-mail
Written by Nathan Biller   
Sunday, 05 April 2009 13:49

It has been a while since a regular meeting; however, tomorrow's meeting (6pm, 302C) is a crucial one. We'll be holding our annual officer's elections. The following individuals have thus far indicated their intent to run:

President: Patricia Sáenz, Alex George
Vice President: Brian Bakker
Secretary: Kristi Hall
Treasurer: Keith Brooks, Alex George
VP of Campus Relations: David Boruta

Keith's Bio: I was treasurer of the Multi-Racial Student Association for about two years, and I was also vice president of Dangerous Minds for two years also. I like dealing with numbers and plan to get a graduate degree in accounting. My current major is public adminstration so I can engage in community service.

Just because you're not on this list doesn't mean you can't run. If you're interested in running for one of the positions, please check out the responsibilities in our 'Constitution' under the 'About Us' section at www.gvsuECONclub.com

Along with Elections we'll also be discussing the G20 Communiqué that was issued last week. The original is availalbe here, but there are also many other places that have provided coverage: the WSJ provides a running commentary, a review from Forbes, and a discussion from the New York Times.

Of course, this naturally brings up the topic of what exactly is the IMF:

We also still need more volunteers to help with the Economic & Business Historical Society's Annual meeting this year at the Amway Hotel in downtown GR. We'll be working with Professor Giedeman who is in charge of organizing this conference.

The two most important times we can help out are Thursday from 7:30 until about 4:00 and Friday from about 7:30-12:00. If you'd like to attend and are willing to help out, please let me know ASAP. Anyone who volunteers gets to attend the conference sessions for free. You can reply to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or e-mail Professor Giedeman directly at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Famous Economists

Quotes... 

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.

  -Adam Smith

Economic Joke of the Moment

It's not easy being an economist. How would you like to go through life pretending you knew what M1 was all about?

Interested in speaking?

If you're interested in partnering with the Grand Valley Economics Club for an event or speaker, please contact us using the "Contact Us" link above to make arrangements; we look forward to the sharing the positive externalities generated by trade!

Grand Rapids Weather

The sun rose this morning, and is predicted to set again later this evening. Meteorologists are predicting steady daylight throughout this cycle of sun, ending upon sunset.

Speakers

speakers We routinely bring in high caliber speakers to lecture on disparate topics relating to economics; examples include:
  • The FDIC presenting future career paths
  • Larry Reed on the Impact of Adam Smith
  • Joe Lehman explaining what a think tank actually does
  • Mike LaFaive discussing Michigan's Economic Development

Competitions

We enter the annual Fed Challenge in which we compete with other schools throughout the 7th district. We present our opinion on the economic outlook to a panel of research economists at the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago. Click on the Fed Challenge link above for more information.
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Conferences


Hyatt

We do our very best to attend a professional annual conference; this year we will be attending the Midwest Economics Association's Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally we will be taking a tour through Morningstar as well as visiting the Chicago Board of Trade and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

 

 

Round Tables

We participate in round tables hosted at Grand Valley! In the past the Investment Portfolio Organization has hosted various round tables; in recent years they have extended an invitation to the Economics Club to participate in the lively discussion between local experts and students. We hope to continue sharing this exciting evening in future years.
Round Table
  

Discussions


Discussions
At periodic intervals throughout the year we will gather as a group to discuss different economic events; examples would include meeting prior to the FOMC meetings and discussing the whys and hows of what they're likely to do. Additionally we will at times focus on select works of the Nobel Laureates in Economics and discuss their findings and its relevance.
  

 

 

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