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September 11 Economic Impact Forum
October 17, 2001

In the wake of the September 11 attack, uncertainty is the greatest enemy of our economy, according to a panel of three noted Chicago GSB faculty members. On October 17, they discussed the economic impact of the attack in a public forum moderated by Dean Edward A. Snyder. Panelists were:

Gary S. Becker
University Professor of Economics and Sociology and 1992 Nobel laureate, University of Chicago

Steven N. Kaplan
Neubauer Family Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance, Chicago GSB

Kevin M. Murphy
George Pratt Shultz Professor of Economics and Industrial Relations, Chicago GSB

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Gary S. Becker
» Predicting a rapid recovery (2:29)
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» Effect on globalization (3:18)
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» Future of Islamic companies (1:33)
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» Government intervention (6:51)
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Steven N. Kaplan
» Potential for longer term slowdown (2:06)
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» A key indicator for uncertainty (1:53)
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» Evidence for quick recovery (:48)
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Kevin N. Murphy
» How 9/11 compares to other economic shocks (2:05)
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» Uncertainty (1:39)
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» Government stabilization efforts (1:22)
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» Cost of intangibles (4:22)
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