The Consequences of Uncertainty

Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics
Chicago Booth Alumni Club of Hong Kong

June 23, 2014: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Please join the Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics for the lecture "The Consequences of Uncertainty"

Where

Hang Seng Bank Headquarters
Penthouse Level 24
83 Des Voeux Road, Central
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Event Details

The talk features Lars Peter Hansen, David Rockefeller Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago, and Recipient of the 2013 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

 Lecture and Q&A Session

"The Consequences of Uncertainty"

In many discussions of economic policy, uncertainty about the future and how it shapes individuals' behavior takes a back seat. Why does this matter? Lars Peter Hansen, a 2013 Nobel laureate, will explore alternative perspectives on uncertainty and their consequences for economic models and macroeconomic policies.

 

Cost

No Charge

Registration

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Deadline: 6/16/2014

Program

6:30 PM-7:00 PM: Registration

7:00 PM-7:45 PM: Lecture

7:45 PM-8:30 PM: Reception

Speaker Profiles

Lars Peter Hansen (Speaker)
David Rockefeller Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago

Questions

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