2008 Conference

Working with a group of advisors, CERC's 2008 research and policy initiative focused on the fiscal implications of structural change, specifically examining industry and demographic trends that are reshaping the landscape and assessing what these changes may bring for Connecticut's fiscal situation, economic competitiveness and vitality.  The research was presented at CERC's annual conference in November.

CERC's 2008 Conference Proceedings and Final Report
Connecticut 2020: Fiscal Implications of Economic and Demographic Change - summarizes the information presented at the conference as well as outcomes and recommendations from the facilitations discussions

The following materials were also presented at or released after CERC's conference:

• Baseline scenario and fiscal implications by Jeff Blodgett, VP of Research, CERC 
  
• Transforming Government: Survival in the Age of Permanent Fiscal Crisis by David Osborne, Public Strategies Group
• Connecticut's Industry Structure, data analysis by Alissa DeJonge, Assistant Director of Research, CERC
• Policy Briefs an overview of the topics which were reviewed in the facilitated discussions
• Conference Survey Comparisons, data analysis by Alissa DeJonge, Assistant Director of Research, CERC
  
• Press release about keynote speaker and author David Osborne
  
• Press release about CERC's annual research and policy conference

Weren't able to attend? View the conference, courtesy of CTN.

Follow-up Presentations
Presentation by David Osborne to the Governor and Legislators at a special session on February 2, 2009. 

Presentation by CERC to the Commerce Committee on February 5, 2009.

WNPR interview with David Osborne on February 26, 2009.