The Institute for Social Research will host a symposium on economic demography and economic development honoring the career of David Lam. This one-day conference featuring papers by world-renowned scholars whose work has been inspired or influenced by David Lam.

This hybrid event will take place at the Institute for Social Research (426 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2321) with an option to participate remotely via Zoom. Lunch will be served to in-person attendees.

Friday, May 19, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Institute for Social Research
426 Thompson Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2321

Symposium Program Overview
8:30 a.m.   Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m.   Welcome and opening remarks
9:40 a.m.   Coffee Break
10:00 a.m.  Session 1: Brazil - The Early Years
10:40 a.m.  Coffee Break
11:00 a.m.  Session 2: Labor markets in Low-income countries
11:40 a.m.  Open mic 1
12:00 p.m.  Lunch
1:30 p.m.   Session 3: Fertility around the world
2:10 p.m.   Coffee Break
2:30 p.m.   Session 4: South Africa
3:10 p.m.   Open mic 2 
3:50 p.m.   Remarks by Tina Lam
4:00 p.m.   Remarks by David Lam
4:20 p.m.   Closing remarks