The faltering U.S. and global economies will share center stage with presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama tonight at 9 in their third and final nationally televised debate from Hofstra University. Neither candidate delivered a knockout blow in the first two clashes. Just three weeks from Election Day, a major misstep by either could be difficult to overcome.
These economists from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, will be watching and listening closely tonight and will be available to comment on the candidates’ economic prescriptions:
EUGENE WHITE can discuss aspects of the financial bailout and has special expertise on past stock market crashes. Contact White at 732-873-1815, 732-932-7363 (office) or white@fas-econ.rutgers.edu.
BRUCE MIZRACH can speak about any aspect of the financial crisis and bailout as well as answer questions about the mortgage market and housing prices. Contact Mizrach at 908-301-0639, 908-906-1322 or mizrach@econ.rutgers.edu.
TOM PRUSA can discuss any aspect of international trade policies. Contact Prusa at 908-319-0025, 732-932-7670 (office) or prusa@econ.rutgers.edu.
MARK KILLINGSWORTH can discuss issues related to pay equity. Contact Killingsworth at 609-306-6540, 732-932-7794 (office) or mrk@rci.rutgers.edu.
MARTY PERRY can speak about antitrust policy. Contact Perry at 732-249-8974, 732-932-7572 (office) or perry@economics.rutgers.edu.
JEFF RUBIN can discuss issues related to health care reform. Contact Rubin at 732-236-9142, 732-932-7452 (office) or rubin@economics.rutgers.edu.
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