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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S * Call For Papers
EIGHTH ANNUAL TAX SYMPOSIUM
INTERNATIONAL TRADE * Director of Office
ADMINISTRATION (ITA) Economic Analysis
CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE * Faculty Positions
in Economics
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CALL FOR PAPERS
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S
EIGHTH ANNUAL TAX SYMPOSIUM
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
April 1 & 2, 2005
The University of North Carolina is organizing its eighth
annual symposium designed to bring together leading tax
scholars from economics, accounting, finance, law,
political science, and related fields. The symposium will
be held in Chapel Hill on Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning, April 1 & 2, 2005, and will be sponsored by the
KPMG Foundation. The goal is to bring together scholars
from different areas who share a common interest in current
tax research. Previous conferences have been very
successful, and we anticipate the same this year.
PAPER DETAILS:
Papers should be well developed, but at a stage where they
can still benefit from the group's discussion. The
symposium will include no more than six papers. Travel and
lodging expenses for presenters will be reimbursed up to
0.
PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
Please submit an electronic version of the paper no later
than January 14, 2005 to:
CONTACT: Professor Ed Maydew
Email: MAILTO:Edward_Maydew@unc.edu
Postal: Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Campus Box 3490, McColl Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490
Paper selection will be finalized by February 4, 2005.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION (ITA)
Department of Commerce
Director of Office Economic Analysis
This is a Senior Executive Position in Manufacturing and
Services (MAS), part of the International Trade
Administration (ITA) of the Department of Commerce with a
salary range of 4,927 - 5,600 depending upon
qualifications.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A senior economist, Ph.D. or equivalent is sought to
oversee and manage a staff of economists and direct a
program of research and analysis on both domestic and
international policy issues. The Director makes
recommendations for policy initiatives based on the
analysis, and serves as a principal adviser to senior staff
within International Trade Administration on economic
issues. In addition, the Director represents MAS and ITA at
interagency and international fora. The individual being
sought should have an extensive and in-depth background in
economic theory, especially microeconomic but also trade
theory and statistics; broad and deep knowledge of and
experience with techniques for applied analysis; extensive
knowledge and experience applying quantitative models,
cost-benefit analysis and other micro economic tools to
regulatory issues as well as other policy issues including
trade agreements. In addition, applicants must have strong
communication skills including the ability to communicate
results of economic analysis to a non-technical audience.
The selectee must be able to obtain a Top Secret security
clearance.
APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION:
For further information and details on how to apply go to:
www.ita.doc.gov/jobs/S05-004-DH.htm
Applications must be submitted by September 10.
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CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE
Faculty Positions in
D0 Applied Microeconomics
E0 Applied Macroeconomics
The Department of Economics invites nominations and
applications for at least two tenured or tenure track
positions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
We are especially interested in international and
development economics and seek excellent teachers with
established research programs. Junior candidates must have
successfully completed their final Ph.D. defense by June
30, 2005. These positions offer competitive compensation
packages and teaching responsibilities that will enable the
incumbents to maintain high impact research programs.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a selective residential
liberal arts college that specializes in Economics and
Government and is located about 35 miles east of Los
Angeles. The Department (http://academic.mckenna.edu/econ/)
has 20 faculty members and approximately 400 undergraduate
majors. Claremont McKenna College is part of the Claremont
consortium of seven colleges; Claremont Graduate University
(which includes the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of
Management), Harvey Mudd College, the Keck Graduate
Institute of Applied Life Sciences, Pitzer College, Pomona
College and Scripps College.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Junior candidates will be interviewed at the January 2005
AEA/ASSA meetings in Philadelphia. To assure full
consideration, please submit cover letter, C.V., course
evaluations, three reference letters and copies of at least
two publications and/or working papers by December 1, 2004.
CONTACT: Chair, Economics Search Committee
Dept. of Economics
Claremont McKenna College
500 E. Ninth St.
Claremont, CA 91711-6400
CMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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