Institute for International Economics to Release Survey Results on Attitudes toward Globalization 6/6/2003
From: Helen Hillebrand of the Institute for International Economics, 202-454-1361, 202-483-0193, hhillebrand@iie.com News Advisory: WHAT: Institute for International Economics to release Global Attitudes Project survey results. HOST: C. Fred Bergsten PRESENTERS: -- Andy Kohut, Pew Research Center for People & Press -- Bruce Stokes, National Journal -- Ed Sarpolus, EPIC/MRA -- Scott Miller, Procter & Gamble DATE: June 10, 2003 TIME: 4 - 6 p.m. PLACE: Institute for International Economics 1750 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC Please join us at this meeting to hear the results of the Pew Research Center's latest survey on public attitudes around the world toward globalization. The Global Attitudes Project, conducted by the Pew Research Center, has interviewed nearly 40,000 people in 44 countries about the impact of globalization on their lives, communities, values and attitudes. The results provide important insights into what people think about everything from the impact of technology and trade on their daily lives to their views on immigration, use of cell phones and the Internet. The survey also provides an important measure of global attitudes about the United States. It is the broadest and deepest survey every taken on globalization. The agenda for June 10 is as follows: -- 4 p.m. -- Global Attitudes Project Survey Results -- Andy Kohut, director, Pew Research Center for People & Press -- Bruce Stokes, columnist, National Journal -- 4:45 p.m. -- Comments and Discussion -- Ed Sarpolus, vice president, EPIC/MRA (a polling firm in Michigan that has done extensive work on public attitudes toward trade) -- Scott Miller, cirector of National Government Relations, Procter & Gamble -- 5:15 p.m. -- Discussion Period -- 6 p.m. -- Adjourn This will be an interesting and informative program at a crucial time when public perceptions of the United States, globalization, trade, technology and multilateral institutions may be undergoing profound changes. For further information, please contact: Helen Hillebrand, tel: (202) 454-1361; fax: (202) 483-0193; email: hhillebrand@iie.com |