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How Presidents Manage the Economy: The Good, the Bad, and the Political When the economy goes bad, we usually blame the President. What does it take for the President to be a successful manager of the national economy? In this UCSB Town Forum, Professor of Political Science Stephen Weatherford will discuss how presidents select economic advisors, balance short-term popularity with steady economic growth, and shape policy with due respect for the Federal Reserve, Congress, and the private sector. He will also discuss what citizens can learn from good and poor economic management in order to strengthen their ability to to hold presidents accountable and give future presidents an incentive for responsible policy-making. The UCSB Town Forum is a presentation of the UCSB Affiliates and is designed to bring together business and other interested persons in meaningful discussion with members of the UCSB faculty on matters of current interest to the community. Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2006 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 21 East Constance Avenue, Santa Barbara Fee: $8 for UCSB Affiliates or Chancellor's Council members $10 for the general public |