MIDWEST ECONOMETRICS GROUP

9TH ANNUAL MEETING

Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9

Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa



The 9th annual meeting of the Midwest Econometrics Group will be held October 8 - 9 at Iowa State University, Ames. The meeting will begin at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8 and end at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9.


Link to:

Department of Economics, Iowa State University


Link to:

Restaurant and other business links in Ames, Iowa


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Air Transportation:
The most convenient airport for Ames arrivals/departures in the Des Moines airport which is about 30 miles from Ames. The Economics Department will provide transportation from the Des Moines airport to campus. (Instructions for making arrangements for this shuttle service will be provided when the preliminary program is sent in July). For those planning to rent a car, keep in mind that the Omaha airport (2.5 hours from Ames) sometimes has substantially lower fares than the Des Moines airport.

Lodging:
Two blocks of rooms are being held under the name Midwest Econometrics Group. In order to obtain the discounted rate, reservations must be made by September 15. The ISU student Union is easy walking distance to on-campus meeting facilities. Shuttle service will be available from the Gateway Holiday Inn to campus.

ISU Student Union (15 rooms only)
$45 single and $50 double for Thursday, October 7
$50 single and $55 double for Friday through Saturday
Phone: 515-292-1111
FAX: 515-294-1105

Gateway Holiday Inn: 1-515-292-8600 or 1-800-465-4329
$79 per night for king or double bed
$89 for executive room.

Paper Submission:
If you wish to present a paper, you must fill out the registration form and send TWO copies of the paper by June 30. A preliminary program will be sent out in July.

Please return forms to:

Yannis Bilias
ATTN: Sue Streeter
Department of Economics
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011

Phone:
515-294-6600 (Sue Streeter)
515-294-7395 (Department)
515-294-3664 (Office)
FAX:
515-294-0221

email: bilias@iastate.edu

As in previous years, there is no registration fee, but participants must pay for their own accommodation and travel.


View as "pdf" and/or print out the Registration Form.


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Registration Form


NAME:

AFFILIATION:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

FAX:

EMAIL:

I plan to attend the conference: YES _______ NO _______

I plan to present a paper: YES _______ NO _______

If YES to presenting a paper, please give the title and be sure to send TWO copies of the paper before June 30.

TITLE OF PAPER:


Yannis Bilias
ATTN: Sue Streeter
Department of Economics
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011

Phone: 515-294-7395 (Department)
515-294-3664(Office)
FAX: 515-294-0221

email: bilias@iastate.edu

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