Learn about the global economic crisis in Washington D.C.

The Institute on Political Journalism is holding a conference for college journalists on the global economic crisis from Nov. 13 to 14 in Washington D.C.
The conference will look at how journalists, politicians and others played a role in the economic meltdown.
Journalists will have the opportunity to improve the way they cover the economy while learning from the journalism mistakes of the past; looking at whether journalist have reported on the crisis accurately, examining how stronger economic reporting could have better served the American public and exploring the relationship between the press, economists and politicians. Attendees will delve into topics like:

• A Capitol Affair: The relationship between politicians and the press
• Liars figure & figures lie: Journalists search for fact over fiction
• Contract Killers: State sponsored murder of journalists
• Following the money & crunching the numbers: How to be a better economic reporter
• Objectivity in the new media age: Biased blogs, point of view reporting and the search for honest journalism
• Don't know much about the economy: A primer for young journalists
• Convergence frenzy: How to succeed in the new media world
• Intellectual diversity in the newsroom: How to achieve it

Confrence Guest speakers include Bill Adair, Richard Behar, Chad Pergram, Jennifer Hoelzer, Deborah Solomon, Dr. Mark Grabowski and Robert Bluey.
Early registration at the cost of $75 per person will be available until Oct. 14. After Oct. 14, registration will be available for at $90 per person. Hotel accommodations are also available for a discounted rate of $139 per night.
To learn more about the conference and register online, visit here.