Center for Global and Economic Studies
Resources
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Student Assistantship
The CGES employs graduate students as part of its service to the College of Business Administration and the Department of Economics. The equivalent of one full-time assistantship is competitively awarded based on a brief essay completed by eligible students that must be submitted prior to the University's financial aid deadline of February 15.
The form for the essay is in Adobe PDF format, and can be downloaded here.
Please return the completed form to:
Dr. Peter Toumanoff
Marquette University
College of Business Administration
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
USA
Video Resources in CGES
The following video tapes are available through the CGES. These videos are highly recommended for international courses. These videos may be checked out by emailing either director.
Solving Trade Disputes
The video explains in simple terms how trade disputes between governments are resolved, illustrated through two concrete cases. One case is the dispute over sound recording copyright, involving the United States, European Union and Japan. In this case the two sides find an amicable solution. The other case is between Venezuela, Brazil and the United States over gasoline and environmental protection. This case goes through the full litigation process.
Wide Angle Series
1. Greetings from Grozny
This program explores the tragic, seemingly endless conflict between Russia and the breakaway Republic of Chechnya.
2. Soul of India
This program explores the breakdown of India's pluralistic society as violence increases between Hindus and Muslims.
3. Cause for Murder
This program explores the corruption in Mexico that led to the murder of two women lawyers fighting for reform.
4. The Empty ATM
This program explores how Argentineans are coping with their shattered economy.
5. To have and have not
This program profiles people on the extremes of poverty and great wealth in the new China.
Bubble Trouble Series
This video package includes three programs - Meltdown, Changing The Japanese Way and Opening up.
One World, One Economy
Pulling it Together - IMF (28 min.)
Mexico - Promoting Growth (14 min.)
Poland - Opening the Economy (14 min.)
Ghana - Facing Hardships in Sub-Saharan Africa (14 min.)
Center for Global and Economic Studies Small Grants Program
Faculty Grants
Each year the Center funds a limited number of faculty research grants to members of the Department of Economics. Typically the funds may be used to reimburse expenses associated with academic conference activities or to purchase data or software. To be considered for funding, the faculty member must complete a grant application and submit it to one of the Center directors.
Student Grants
Each year the Center funds a limited number of students research grants to MSAE students. Typically the funds may be used to travel to a conference to present original research as part of the student's studies. To be considered for funding, the student must complete a grant application and submit it to one of the Center directors.