Concentrated
POVERT Y
What,Where and Why
This policy forum aims to raise
awareness and stimulate meaningful
dialogue about concentrated poverty in
our region. Two prominent experts in
the field, Paul A. Jargowsky and Marcus
Martin, will share their insights,
identify opportunities for investment
and partnerships, and discuss relevant
public policy.
Jargowsky is associate professor of
political economy at the University of
Texas at Dallas. His principal research
interests are inequality, geographic
concentration of poverty, and residential
segregation by race and class. He is
known for his award-winning book
Poverty and Place: Ghettos, Barrios,
and the American City.
Martin is director of research at the
Foundation for Community
Empowerment, where he leads efforts in
Dallas to measure and reduce disparities
in economic opportunity. He has
teaching and research experience in the
areas of social epidemiology, social
stratification, criminology, race
relations, and statistics and research
methods.
EVENT DETAILS
When:
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(includes lunch)
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
2200 N. Pearl St. at Woodall
Rodgers
Dallas, Texas 75201
Who Should Attend:
Bankers, academics, policymakers,
and community and economic
development professionals
More Information:
Soraya Anderson at
214-922-5377 or
soraya.anderson@dal.frb.org.
Cost is $25. Seats are limited.
Please register by Thursday,
July 6, 2006.
Complimentary parking is available
at the northeast corner of Pearl
Street and Thomas Avenue.