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84th Annual Conference June 29-July 3, 2009 The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

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

Registration Policies
Only registrants with badges may attend sessions or special events (children excepted). 

Program participants must register by April 15. 

Everyone over 18 must register, including non-economist spouses and adult guests. 

Cancellations must be in writing and postmarked by June 1. 

Refunds will be processed after the conference and are subject to a $25 handling fee. 

Membership dues are nonrefundable. 

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. 

Program participants reserve your housing now, and make any necessary adjustments on your arrival and departure dates when your travel plans are confirmed. 

After June 15, registration fees will increase by $45 and you will be required to register on-site.

Registration Benefits
All conference registrations are entitled to receive:   

Conference program with affiliation, phone, fax, and e-mail of all participants.

Admittance to all concurrent and general sessions.

Waiver of manuscript submission fees for current members submitting a conference paper to Economic Inquiry or Contemporary Economic Policy by December 31, 2009.

Complimentary coffee breaks, luncheon (as space permits), and no-host reception.

Complimentary conference bag.

Special Activities

Luncheon ticket(s) and any special activity ticket(s), will be included in the packet you will receive on-site. 

Space is limited for special activities.

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. 

Please purchase or reserve all special activity tickets by June 15. 

Cancellations must be made in writing by June 30 to receive a refund. We are unable to give refunds for late cancellations. 

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 year’s 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.

Housing Information and Policies

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

 

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.

Group room rates (excluding taxes) are single or double CAD$219. 

Group rates apply June 26 through July 6, 2009. 

Reservations must be made directly with the Sheraton by phone or online. 

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. 

When making your reservation, please make sure to identify yourself as a WEAI conference attendee in order to get the reduced group room rates.

Cancellation must be made by 6:00pm on the day of your scheduled arrival to avoid losing your first night's deposit. 

For your first night's deposit, the Sheraton accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, and Euro Master. 

Check-in is 3:00 p.m. Check-out is 12:00 n. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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