Sunday, November 18 (11am)
Sponsored by the University of Rochester and Messenger-Post Newspapers.

Guest:
Lawrence Kudlow, CNBC Television chief economist, economics advisor to former President Reagan, and University of Rochester Class of 1969.

Topic:
Curt will interview Mr. Kudlow about the state of our economy. He and the panelists will then discuss current trends in consumer buying, manufacturing, and the stock market.

• Last month the unemployment rate climbed to 5.4 percent - highest since 1996. How much is attributable to the events of September 11? The stock market plunged in September, but has risen since then. On a scale of 1 to 10, how robust has been the recovery?
• Should Congress pass the GOP-sponsored stimulus package? If so, which of its provisions will most boost the economy?
• Will a suggested $300 rebate to individuals too poor to pay taxes galvanize the economy?
• At what point will the stock market be a year from now? What stocks will be especially solid?

Panelists:

• Michael Jones, Managing Director, Clover Capital Management
• Steve Landsburg, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Rochester
• Joseph Morelle, New York State Assemblyman