Join us for an exciting discussion of how the invention of the Internet has changed the face of the international economy in our increasingly globalized world. Kathleen DeBoer, Deputy Head of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Washington Center will make a special visit to Ann Arbor as part of the OECD at Michigan Ambassador Program. Also joining us will be Dr. Craig Labovitz, co-founder and CEO of DeepField Networks.

The speakers will discuss "The Internet Economy: Globalization in the Information Age" as part of an open lecture on Thursday, November 3rd, 4:00 p.m. in the Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery.

The OECD is a forum of 34 countries that are committed to democracy and the market economy. Together, these countries seek to coordinate domestic and international policies to achieve sustainable economic growth and higher standards of living. The OECD has appointed senior Kevin Carney as the OECD Student Ambassador at Michigan. For more information about this event, the Student Ambassador Program, or the OECD, please contact Kevin Carney: carneyke@umich.edu