The Purdue University Research Center in Economics (PURCE) hosts a number of events each year that highlight our faculty, their research, and the research's ability to help community groups, businesses, and government address economic challenges. The center also hosts visitors to campus for lectures and more intimate conversations; many events are open to the public while some are reserved for students or PURCE partners and supporters.
If you would like to be invited to our events, join our mailing list by sharing your contact information with us by emailing purce@purdue.edu.
PURCE hosts for community, business and government leaders and academic peers a monthly in-person economic policy luncheon, which includes a faculty talk, catered lunch, networking and Q&A.
Students: The center greatly appreciates your interest in these events. However, because PURCE's economic policy luncheons regularly reach capacity, we must reserve registrations for members of the business community. Seats will open up for Economics PhD students only if space is available.
Dr. Carr will explore the feast-and-famine cycles that many U.S. households experience — the predictable crunch that hits between paychecks and the cascading effects that reach far beyond household budgets. Using insights from a unique service-learning partnership between Lafayette Urban Ministry and Purdue’s Women in Economics Club, she’ll explore the ways that families depend on nonprofit agencies to get the help they need during times of scarcity.
Purdue Associate Professor of Economics Jillian Carr’s research focuses on the economics of crime, public economics and law and economics. She has published research on a variety of topics including Section 8 Housing Vouchers, the effect of juvenile curfews on gun violence, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps). Carr teaches Public Economics to undergraduate and graduate students.
Space is limited for PURCE luncheons, and registration is required. Register here by noon ET on Friday, April 17.
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