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Policies in the Real World - Debate and Discuss

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Econ Policy

When

5 – 7 p.m., Nov. 18, 2025

Where

Join us for an interactive discussion exploring economic policies that shape our generation's future. Choose a topic you care about, work with a team to develop arguments, and engage in meaningful discussion with your peers.

Paul Johnson
Phoenix Mayor (former)
Arizona Independent Party Chairman 
Mark Stegeman
Associate Professor of Economics, Eller College 
Governing Board President, Tucson Unified School District (former)

Teams will collaborate to present their positions, followed by group discussion and reflection on different perspectives.

Ground Rules
Focus on ideas, evidence, and outcomes. Respectful dialogue that examines who benefits, who's affected, and what the broader economic impacts might be.

Explore the economic implications of:

  • Rent Control
  • Tariffs
  • Immigration Policy for Skilled Workers

Come ready to think critically, listen to different viewpoints, and contribute to a conversation about policies that affect our economic future.

 
Views expressed during this event are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Eller College of Management or the Eller Economics Department

Contacts

Mark Stegeman