60th Annual Conference

Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | May 4–6, 2009


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Saving Our Way Out of the Credit Crisis: Thrift or Debt?

Last Update: Sat, February 28, 2009
Description
High rates of personal and societal debt threaten the economic security of individuals, families, communities, and countries worldwide. The problem is particularly acute in the United States. Is thrift a regrograde concept or a solution for the future? This workship will discuss the role of democratic institutions in promoting thrift (building assets) or encouraging over-spending (building debt).
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Session Detail
Time: Tue, May 05, 2009 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Presenter(s):

David Blankenhorn
Speaker
Founder and President
Institute for American Values

Kathryn E. Merchant
Co-designer
President and CEO
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation

P. Russell Hardin
Moderator
President
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc.

Ralph R. Smith
Co-designer
Executive Vice President
The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Samuel Jackson
Speaker
President and CEO
Economic Empowerment Initiative, Inc.

Tamara Draut
Speaker
Vice President for Policy and Programs
Demos/American Prospect

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