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ACE Adventures --International Trade: Good or Bad? 103 Mumford Hall – Friday 10 am There is much political controversy of the benefits and costs of international trade. You sometimes see bumper stickers that say, “Buy American” on them. In the presentation, we will look at questions such as, “Does ‘buying American result in more jobs for American workers?” and “Would it be a good thing for the U.S. government to prohibit imports of foreign goods, in order to ‘keep the jobs at home?’” Presented by David Bullock facing individuals and families, as well as discuss career opportunities in the financial planning field. Presented by Dr. John Braden Taxes or Permits for Greenhouse Gases? 103 Mumford Hall – Saturday 11 am Participate in a brief game demonstrating the difference between a carbon tax and tradable carbon permits in dealing with climate change. Presented by Amy Ando ------------------ e Matthew Brisco ACE Department 203 Mumford Hall The Agricultural and Consumer Economics Department strives to meet the needs of students interested in a business-related field. Students majoring in ACE can select concentrations in AgriAccounting; Agri-Finance; Farm Management; Agribusiness Markets and Management; Financial Planning; Consumer Economics and Finance; Environmental Economics and Policy; Public Policy and Law; Individually Planned Curriculum; and Policy, International Trade, and Development. Students have a variety of options allowing them to select a program best suited to their personal goals and career interests. Financial Planning Mini-Course 103 Mumford Hall – Friday 11 am and Saturday 12 pm This mini-course will be based on ACE 240, Personal Financial Planning. It will introduce examples of financial decisions t th e Un iv ersi ty of e Coll ege of ACES a “I ch os e th fe el ACES h a s. of th e sm a ll to w n Il li n oi s bec a u se u n it y in so u th ern om a ru ra l co m m Com in g fr ri en ce wh ere I te d to h a ve th e expe e. Il li n oi s, I w a n a p erso n with va lu st a n u m be r, bu t w a s n ot ju p la ce wh ere I ACES w a s ju st th e d ge Th e Coll ege of a lu es a n d kn owle e m y sm a ll to w n v co u ld ta k h om e.” a n d fe el ri gh t a t & omics, Markets Flora, Illinois nsumer & Econ - Agricultural Co Junior Management 23
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