Employee FreeChoice Act on Democracy Now

In a previous post I put up the details (and its supporters from the economics profession). Today, the act was discussed and debated on Democracy Now. The guest providing the discussion are James Sherk (Bradley Fellow in Labor Policy at the Heritage Foundation) and Stewart Acuff (special assistant to the president of the AFL-CIO).

Upcoming Event: Law School

As a professor, you often get questions from students regarding options for graduate school, careers, etc. Many ask about graduate school opportunities outside of economics (i.e., grad school opportunities that are available with an economics undergraduate degree but do not involve and M.A. of Ph.D. in economics). I know several individuals who have pursued law degrees and are not fully immersed in what economists study under the rubric of "law and economics." with that in mind, here's an upcoming event on the UofC campus:

Interested in a Career in Law?

Wed, Oct. 22, 5 - 7 p.m. Education Building C179
Are you thinking about going to Law School? If the answer's yes, you'll want to attend an upcoming info session to learn all about:

- The Application Process - including deadlines, tips on submitting a good application, and available scholarships
- Career Prospects - Hear from practicing lawyers about career prospects and the type of work they're involved in. - Student's Perspective -Gain an understanding of what law school life entails from a current law student