62ND Annual Conference | October 23-25, 2025
Marriot Country Club Plaza | Kansas City, Missouri
Select Virtual Presentations Thursday, October 30, 2025
Select Virtual Presentations Thursday, October 30, 2025
View the 2025 Program by clicking here
Register Today!Register before October 17, 2025 for the discounted rate.
Add the Friday Luncheon to your order when registering; seating is limited. MVEA Member rates are discounted; members also receive a subscription to the Journal of Economic Insight. |
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Conference HotelKansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza
4445 Main Street | Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 64111 Phone: (816) 531-3000 Unfortunately, the Marriott is unable to add more rooms at the conference rate; you can book using their website at a higher rate, or search other hotels in the Country Club Plaza area. |
2025 Keynote Speakers
Preliminary Information
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THURSDAY EVENING KEYNOTE
Dr. David Drukker Title: Some old techniques for modern inference Description: Many modern studies, particularly event studies, make two easily avoidable inference mistakes. First, they ignore the simultaneous inference problem. Second, they use the method of overlapping confidence intervals. This talk discusses these inference issues and presents easy solutions in Stata. About Dr. Drukker: Associate Professor in the John E. Walker Department of Economics at Clemson University. Previously, Dr. Drukker was an Executive Director of Econometrics at Stata. 
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FRIDAY LUNCHEON KEYNOTE
Dr. Edward Blackburne Title: The Econ Advantage: How Analytical Skills Translate to Industry Success Description: This presentation explores the practical applications of economic analysis within the financial industry, highlighting the diverse career paths available to economics graduates. We'll examine how core economic principles, such as econometrics, modeling, and critical thinking, translate into valuable skills for problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and ultimately, achieving success in a competitive industry landscape. About Dr. Blackburne: Data and Analytics Executive at USAA 
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Professional Development Sessions
We are planning the to hold professional development workshops in addition to the research sessions and speakers. These include topics like teaching, research, and life after graduation.
Interview Strategies for the Job Market
Publishing Insights from the Journal of Economic Insight
Practical Applications of AI for Teaching and Learning
These will offer the opportunity for the valuable mentoring that has been part of the MVEA for many years.
Interview Strategies for the Job Market
Publishing Insights from the Journal of Economic Insight
Practical Applications of AI for Teaching and Learning
These will offer the opportunity for the valuable mentoring that has been part of the MVEA for many years.
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