US economy and tax policy in focus at Rice’s Baker Institute Sept. 25

Two economists and tax policy experts will discuss the importance and economic impact of reforming U.S. tax policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Sept. 25. The event is part of the Baker Institute’s 20th anniversary events series.

John Diamond

John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance at the Baker Institute and an adjunct professor of economics at Rice, and George Zodrow, Rice’s Allyn R. and Gladys M. Cline Chair of Economics and a Baker Institute Rice Scholar, will speak on “Tax Policy and the Economy” from 6 to 8 p.m. in Baker Hall’s Kelly International Conference Facility.

Diamond and Zodrow will address the economic effects and importance of tax reform in light of the fiscal challenges facing the U.S. They will also explore critical issues in designing corporate and individual tax reform plans.

George Zodrow

The Baker Institute celebrates its 20th year in 2013. To mark this milestone, the institute is holding a series of special events that highlight its programs and research. Throughout the year, lectures and conferences have focused on a host of important and timely issues, including the crisis in Syria, the politics of reform in China and U.S. immigration reform. Upcoming events include an exploration of the euro crisis and a Nov. 8 gala celebration. For more information on the institute’s 20 anniversary, see http://www.bakerinstitute.org/membership/celebrating-20-years-of-the-baker-institute.

To view the event description, visit http://www.bakerinstitute.org/events/baker-institute-20th-anniversary-program-tax-policy-and-the-economy.