Israeli Society and the Economy: An Insider’s View

Description

Join us for “Israeli Society and the Economy: An Insider’s View” featuring Professor Avi Weiss, Executive Director of the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel.

Prof. Weiss will provide a unique insider’s view into Israel and a closer look at the societal changes taking place in the country, including demographic shifts, poverty, education, and employment. He will also discuss the various factors influencing the nation’s economy and its outlook for growth.

No cost to attend

Register here:
http://www.jewishcleveland.org/news/event_rsvp/israeli_society_and_the_economy/

ABOUT AVI WEISS:
Prof. Weiss is the executive director of the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel. He has presided as a member of the senior faculty of Bar-Ilan University since 1988 and served as Chair of the Economics Department between 2005 and 2008. His area of expertise is Applied Economics and his research focuses on industrial organization, antitrust, labor economics, law and economics, and behavioral and experimental economics. Throughout his academic career, Weiss has published more than forty articles in refereed journals and professional books.