The Carsey Institute Fall 2006 Women and Work Colloquium series begins today, Sept. 20, with “Wives’ Relative Earnings and Labor Force Participation: Does She Exit if She Earns More?”

The presentation explores several factors that influence labor force transitions of married mothers with children, with a specific spotlight on the role of wives’ earnings relative to their husbands.

Presentations are held in MUB, Room 302, from 12:00–1:30 p.m.. All are welcome to attend. For the full schedule go to http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/women_work.html

The Brown Bag Series on Northern New England starts Sept. 28 with, “Is the Middle Class Losing Ground?” in the MUB, room 332.
Speakers include Ross Gittell, James. R. Carter professor of management, Jason Rudokas, M.S. candidate, economics, Allison Churilla, Ph.D. candidate, sociology. Allison Churilla will describe characteristics of New Hampshire's low-income families and conclude with reflections on state and federal policies relevant to this population.
Presentations are held in the MUB from 12:40–2 p.m. on Thursdays unless otherwise noted. Please bring your lunch. Everyone is welcome.

The full Brown Bag schedule can be found at http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/seminars07.html