Local News: Barry Eichengreen Lecture

If you are anywhere near Eugene today:

Noted expert on Europe's economy to speak on campus, UO Communications: Economist and political scientist Barry Eichengreen of the University of California, Berkeley, whose opinions have been widely sought by international media covering the European financial crisis, will deliver a lecture on the "Europe's Never-Ending Crisis" at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 17, at the University of Oregon.

Eichengreen will address the causes of Europe's debt and financial crisis, as well as elaborate on the potential impacts on both the U.S. and world economy. The event will be held in 100 Willamette Hall, 1371 E. 13th Ave.

Admission is free, with the lecture content designed to reach a general public audience.