International Conference on Disability Economics
Tentative Programme
Hosted and Organized by the READ, University of Tokyo & the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), Syracuse University
Date: 29 and 30 June 2011; Venue: BBI, Syracuse University
June 29 – Chairperson: Osamu Nagase
09:00-09:30
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
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9:30-9:45
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Welcome and Opening Remarks, Syracuse Vice President for research,
: Gina Lee-Glauser
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9:45-:10:15
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Keynote Speech: Akihiko Matsui,“Economics for Inclusion!: An introduction to Research on Economy And Disability (READ) ” PPT
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10:20-10:50
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Invited Speech: David Stapleton, “U.S. Economics and Disability: Macro” |
10:50-11:15 |
Coffee Break |
11:20-11:50 |
Invited Speech: Susan Parish, “U.S. Economics and Disability: Micro”
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12:00-13:00
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Lunch |
13:00-:13:30
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Invited speech: Toshiji Kawagoe,“Statistical Discrimination and Affirmative Action: An Experimental Economics Perspective ” PPT Abstract
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13:30-:14:00
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Invited speech: Satoshi Kawashima,“Anti-discrimination and Disability Employment Quota in Japan ” PPT Abstract
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14:00-14:20
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Summary, Reflections, Group Discussion on Talks: Meera Adya |
14:20-14:40
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Coffee Break |
14:45-15:15
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Special Speech on the Impact of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, introduction by
Peter Blanck
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15:15-16:45
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Facilitated Discussion on the Impact of Earthquake and Tsunami Peter Blanck: Moderator
Yasuyuki Sawada
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16:45-17:00 |
Closing Remarks Peter Blanck
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19:00-21:00
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Reception: Dinner at Peter and Wendy Blanck Home; transportation to be arranged as needed.
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Closed Informal Meeting on Disability Economics
Tentative Programme
Hosted and Organized by the READ, University of Tokyo & the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), Syracuse University
Date: the day before the International Conference Disability Economics; Venue: BBI, Syracuse University
June 30 – Chairperson: Yasuyuki Sawada
09:30-9:45
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Coffee, Registration, Introductions |
9:45-10:00
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Opening Remarks, Review of Prior Day Learning: Akihiko Matsui
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10:00-10:30
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Research Presentation: Kamal Lamichhane, “The Nexus between Disability, Education and employment: Evidence from Nepal” PPT DraftPaper
Abstract
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10:30-11:00 |
Coffee Break |
11:00-11:30
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Research Presentation Ryoko Morozumi,“The Employment Rate for Graduates of High Schools for the Disabled in Japan” PPT Abstract
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11:30-12:00
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Research Presentation Akira Nagae,“The Effects of the Japanese Disability Employment Policy on Shareholder Wealth” PPT DraftPaper
Abstract
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12:00-13:30
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Informal Discussion and Lunch |
13:30-14:00
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Research Presentation: Susan Parish, “Financial Well-being of Children with Disabilities and their Families” |
14:00-14:30
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Coffee Break |
14:30-15:00
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Summary, Reflections, Facilitated Group Discussion Gary Shaheen Moderator, Susan Parrish Discussants
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15:00-15:30
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Coffee Break |
15:30-16:00
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Discussion: Akihiko Matsui & Peter Blanck, “US and Japan in Collaboration in Disability Economics” |
16:00-16:30
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Closing Remarks and Thank You Peter Blanck
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19:30-21:00
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Evening Reception: Dinner at the Brewster Inn, Cazenovia, NY hosted by the Vice President for Research at Syracuse University, Gina Lee-Glauser
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List of Participants from Japan and US
Participants from Japan
Akihiko Matsui
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Osamu Nagase
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Yasuyuki Sawada
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Kamal Lamichhane
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Ryoko Morozumi
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Toshiji Kawagoe
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Akira Nagae
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Satoshi Kawashima
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Participants from US
Peter Blanck
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Susan Parish
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David Stapleton
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Peg Herman
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Bruce Dayton
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Gary Shaheen
Meera Adya
Gina Lee-Glauser
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