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84th Annual Conference 
June 29-July 3, 2009
The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
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Please review or printout the
following information which includes registration
policies,
registration benefits, special activities, housing
information and policies, airport-to-hotel
transportation, audio-visual information, important
dates, and a tentative
conference schedule.
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Registration
Policies
Only registrants with badges may attend sessions or
special events (children excepted).
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Program participants must register by April
15. |
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Everyone over 18 must register, including
non-economist spouses and adult guests. |
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Cancellations must be in writing and
postmarked by June 1. |
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Refunds will be processed after the conference and
are subject to a $25 handling fee. |
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Membership dues are nonrefundable. |
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Children (under 18) need not register to
share hotel accommodations or attend special events, but they do need a
purchased ticket for all special events. |
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Program participants reserve your housing
now, and make any necessary adjustments on your arrival and departure
dates when your travel plans are confirmed. |
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After June 15, registration fees will
increase by $45 and you will be required to register on-site.
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Registration
Benefits
All conference registrations are entitled to receive:
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Conference program with affiliation, phone,
fax, and e-mail of all participants. |
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Admittance to all concurrent and general
sessions. |
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Waiver of manuscript submission fees for
current members submitting a conference paper to Economic Inquiry or
Contemporary Economic Policy by December 31, 2009. |
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Complimentary coffee breaks, luncheon (as
space permits), and
no-host reception. |
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Complimentary conference bag.
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Special
Activities
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Luncheon ticket(s) and any special activity
ticket(s), will be included in the packet you will receive on-site. |
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Space is limited for special activities. |
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A luncheon ticket is included in each
registration fee; however, space is limited and you must reserve a seat by checking the
appropriate box on the registration payment form. |
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Please purchase or reserve all special
activity tickets by June 15. |
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Cancellations must be made in writing by
June 30 to receive a refund. We are unable to give refunds for late
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WEAI Welcome Reception
Monday, June 29, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Take time to relax, renew old acquaintances,
and make new friends at the WEAI Welcome Reception. There will be a cash bar and
hearty appetizers.
Presidential Luncheon/Business Meeting
Tuesday, June 30, 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.
This
years luncheon features an address by WEAI President Michael Intriligator,
University of California, Los Angeles, and Milken Institute. Tickets are
required and seating will be allotted on a first-come,
first-served basis so make your reservation early. Please note any special
dietary requirements you may have.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Tuesday,
June 30, 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Price
includes admission and transportation to the 450-foot bridge, suspended 250 feet
above Capilano River. Once we are there, feel free to enjoy the park and its
many attractions including the Treetops Adventure, On the Wild Side
exhibit,
take a guided tour, or do a little shopping. There are several different
food venues within the park, from a full service restaurant to a deli style cafι.
We will meet back at the bus at 8:00 pm to return to the hotel.
Vancouver Aquarium and Lookout
Wednesday,
July 1, 4:30 p.m.
Price
includes admission to the Vancouver Aquarium, the Vancouver Lookout, and bus
transportation to both. Transportation from the Lookout back to the hotel will
not be provided, but it is a short three-quarter mile walk. Stop and enjoy the
Canada Day fireworks that evening as you stroll back to the Sheraton Wall Centre.
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Information and Policies |
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The Sheraton Vancouver Wall
Centre
1088
Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6Z 2R9
Toll
Free Reservations (800) 663-9255
Phone (604) 331-1000
Fax (604) 893-7123
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The Sheraton Vancouver accepts
reservations by phone at (800)
663-9255. Be sure to
identify yourself as part of the WEAI conference to receive the reduced group
rate of CAD$219/night single or double. You can reserve a room
online and receive a confirmation via e-mail.
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Group room rates (excluding taxes) are
single or double CAD$219. |
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Group rates apply June 26 through July 6,
2009. |
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Reservations must be made directly with the
Sheraton by phone or online. |
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Make your hotel reservations by June 3, after which you risk paying a higher rate or not being accommodated at the
conference hotel. The conference room rates are available to registered
participants for a limited time only. |
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When making your reservation,
please make sure to identify yourself as a WEAI conference attendee in
order to get the reduced group room rates. |
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Cancellation must be made by 6:00pm on the
day of your scheduled arrival to avoid losing your first night's
deposit. |
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For your first night's deposit, the
Sheraton accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover,
JCB, and Euro Master. |
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Check-in is 3:00 p.m. Check-out is 12:00 n.
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Airport-to-Hotel Transportation
The
Airporter Bus Service is the least expensive way to travel between
downtown hotels and the Vancouver International Airport. It takes about 40
minutes to travel the 12 mile distance from the airport to the hotel and
costs CAD $14 one-way, CAD $21 round-trip. Taxis are available to get you
downtown more quickly at cost of approximately CAD$25 one-way.
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Audio-Visual
Equipment
Overhead
projectors, LCD projectors, and screens will be provided in each meeting
room. LAPTOP COMPUTERS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED, so coordinate with your
fellow session participants if you need one available. If other equipment is
required please contact Linda Klumb at 714-965-8800.
Additional equipment is at your own expense.
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Important
Dates
April
15: Registration deadline for program participants.
June
1: Deadline to
purchase special activity tickets.
June
1: Paper
presenters should have their papers in the hands of all session participants.
June
1: Cancellation
and refund deadline.
June
3: Last day to make room reservations at the conference rate.
June 15: Last
day to pre-register at reduced rates.
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Tentative
Schedule
Monday,
June 29
3:00 pm
7:30 pm
-- Registration Open
6:00 pm 7:30 pm -- Welcome Reception
Tuesday,
June 30
8:00 am 6:30 pm
-- Registration Open
8:15 am 10:00 am -- Concurrent
Sessions
10:15 am 12:00 n -- Concurrent
Sessions
12:15 pm 2:15 pm --
Presidential Luncheon/Business
Meeting
2:30 pm 4:15 pm -- Harberger Keynote Address
4:30 pm 6:15 pm --
Concurrent Sessions
5:00 pm -- Capliano Suspension Bridge
Wednesday,
July 1
8:00 am 4:30 pm
-- Registration Open
8:15 am 10:00 am -- Concurrent
Sessions
10:15 am 12:00 n -- Concurrent Sessions
12:30 pm 2:15 pm --
Concurrent Sessions
2:30 pm 4:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
4:30 pm -- Vancouver Aquarium & Lookout
Thursday,
July 2
8:00 am 6:30 pm
-- Registration Open
8:15 am 10:00 am -- Concurrent
Sessions
10:15 am 12:00 n -- Concurrent
Sessions
12:30 pm 2:15 pm -- Concurrent Sessions
2:30 pm 4:15 pm -- Concurrent
Sessions
4:30 pm 6:15 pm --
Concurrent Sessions
Friday,
July 3
8:00 am 2:30 pm
-- Registration Open
8:15 am 10:00 am -- Concurrent
Sessions
10:15 am 12:00 n -- Concurrent
Sessions
Conference Close
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