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2009 Pacific Rim Conference
General Information
Tuesday-Friday, March 24-27, 2009 
Kyoto, Japan
Hosted by Ryukoku University
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with
distinguished keynote speakers
Kenneth J. Arrow, Nobel Laureate and past WEAI President speaking on
"Economics and Obligation in Climate Change"
Makoto Yano, Japanese Economic Association President
speaking on
"Market Quality Theory and the Japanese Economy"
Panel Discussion with WEAI President Michael Intriligator,
Kenneth J. Arrow, and Makoto Yano on
"Current Worldwide Financial and Economic Crisis"
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The conference’s main purpose is to foster an exchange of
ideas among economists on opposite sides of the Pacific as well as around
the world. Hosted by Ryukoku University, this is the eighth biennial Pacific
Rim conference coordinated by Western Economic Association International.
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Make
a Tour Reservation Online -- DEADLINE MARCH 15th!!
Tour
Information 
Housing
Information
Registration &
Housing Forms
Visa
Information
Preliminary Program rev. 2/27
Participants Directory
Session Instructions
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Airports
Serving Kyoto
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the primary international airport in
the area, and is located on a man-made island about 50km south of Osaka.
Various train and bus lines connect the airport with the nearby cities of
Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and surrounding areas.
Itami
Airport (ITM), formally known as Osaka “International” Airport, is
actually the primary domestic airport in the region, and is located about
10km north of central Osaka. Flights into Narita (Tokyo) must fly into
Itami; but flights out of Narita into Itami are limited so layovers can
last a few hours.
Flying
into Kansai International Airport (KIX) is strongly recommended.
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Transportation
from Airports to Kyoto
Fares and times are approximate. Buses and
taxis may be delayed due to traffic.
From
Kansai International Airport (Distance: 97km/60 miles):
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70
minutes terminal-to-terminal train ride by Haruka Express Train from
Kansai Airport Station to Kyoto Station. Tickets: non-reserved ¥2990,
reserved seat ¥3490, first class “green” ticket ¥4220,
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95
to 105 minutes by Airport Limousine from Kansai Airport to Kyoto
Station (Hachijo-guchi, on the south side of the station). Fare: ¥2500
one way, or ¥4000 round trip. |
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90
minutes by taxi approx. at ¥20000 |
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Visit
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/access/index.html
for more information.
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From Itami Airport (Distance: 56km/35 miles):
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50
to 55 minutes by Airport Limousine from Itami Airport to Kyoto
Station (Hachijo-guchi, on the south side of the station). Fare: ¥1,280
one-way. |
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Transportation
from Kyoto Station to Ryukoku University
Ryukoku University has three campuses — Fukakusa (where the conference
is being held), Omiya, and Seta. For a map to the Fukakusa campus of the
University, visit http://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/english/web/map/accessmap.pdf.
Because
the municipal subway runs almost directly between the Kyoto Station, which
is centrally located to the conference hotels offered by JTB, and the
University, no dedicated transportation will be provided for the
conference. To get to the Fukakusa campus from Kyoto Station, take the
Karasuma (green) line subway south, exit at Kuinabashi Station (K14), and
the University is just a few hundred meters straight walk to the main gate
of the campus. Guides will be in place at the station to help direct you
to the University.
Conference
sessions will be held on the Fukakusa campus in Building Number 21,
located at the main gate of the University. For a campus map, visit http://www.ryukoku.ac.jp/english/web/map/fukakusa.html.
(Building 21 is number 13 on the map.)
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Getting
Around in Kyoto
Public transportation in Kyoto includes the
subway, city buses, and trains. Visit http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/access/transport.html
for information about the city bus and municipal subway. Subway tickets
can be purchased at each subway station with various discounts offered for
multiple tickets and/or multiple day purchase.
Transportation
to/from Other Major Cities:
Tokyo -- 2h 35 min. between Tokyo Station and Kyoto Station by
Shinkansen bullet train
Osaka -- 37 min. between Osaka Station and Kyoto Station by rapid
commuter train; and 26 min. between Shin-Osaka Station and Kyoto Station
by Shinkansen bullet train
Hiroshima -- 2 hours between Hiroshima Station and Kyoto Station by
Shinkansen bullet train
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Tentative
Schedule
This is a preliminary schedule of conference events and is subject to change without
notice. Changes will be posted as they become available.
Tuesday,
March 24
8:30-9:00 a.m. -- Registration and Morning
Coffee
9:00-10:45 a.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
11:00-12:45 p.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
12:50-1:20 p.m. -- Lunch
1:30-2:45 p.m. -- Welcome and Keynote by Ken Arrow
3:00-4:45 p.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
4:45-5:00 p.m. -- Refreshment Break
5:00-6:45 p.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
6:45 p.m. -- Welcome Reception hosted by Ryukoku University
Wednesday,
March 25
8:30-9:00 a.m. -- Registration and Morning Coffee
9:00-10:45 a.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
11:00-12:45 p.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
12:50-1:20 p.m. -- Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m. -- Keynote by Makoto Yano
2:45 -- Tour (Sanju-sangendo, Heian Shrine, and Kiyomizu Temple)
Thursday,
March 26
8:30-9:00 a.m. -- Registration and Morning Coffee
9:00-10:45 a.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
11:00-12:45 p.m. -- Concurrent Sessions
12:50-1:20 p.m. -- Lunch
1:30-2:30 p.m. -- Keynote Panel featuring Intriligator, Arrow,
and Yano & Closing
2:45 -- Tour (Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, and Ryoanji Temple)
Friday,
March 27
Full Day Tour of Nara (Todaji Temple, Nara Deer
Park, Kasuga Shrine, and Byodoin Temple)
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Registration
Fees
All participants are responsible for their
own expenses. Besides admission to sessions, the full registration fee
includes refreshment breaks and luncheons.
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Conference
Housing
Reserve Your Room by March
10, 2009
Housing is limited — DON’T DELAY! First come, first
served. Make your reservation now and any necessary changes later. For
currency conversion, visit www.xe.com/ucc.
JTB Western Japan, Corp. will be handling all WEAI conference
housing requests. Complete information is available in PDf for
download or you can make your reservation online -- click
here.
In an effort to keep conference participants together as much as
possible in area housing, consider selecting one of the following hotels:
Hotel Granvia Kyoto, New Miyako Hotel, or Urban Hotel Kyoto. You of course
are welcome to select any of the other hotels as well.
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