Fairview Satellite: The State of Erie's Economy: The Region's Path to Prosperity
What is the current state of the Erie, Pennsylvania, economy as it continues down the path of economic revitalization? How does Erie's economic performance compare to that of Pennsylvania and the nation as a whole? Is Erie keeping up or falling behind along various economic dimensions? Dr. Kenneth Louie, director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie at Penn State Behrend, will explain some of the most important current and historical trends in the Erie economy that have helped to shape the ongoing quest for greater prosperity in our community.
JES Satellite Programming is sponsored by Erie Insurance.
Location: Lincoln Community Center Library – 1255 Manchester Road, Erie, PA 16505
Date/Time: Monday, June 1st, 6-7:30PM
Admission: FREE
Dr. Ken Louie serves as Director of the Economic Research Institute of Erie (E.R.I.E.) and Associate Professor of Economics in the Black School of Business at Penn State Behrend. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University. Dr. Louie’s research focuses on the impact of international trade and finance on domestic economies, labor market performance, local economic development, and the economic development of China. His academic career includes international appointments as a Fulbright Lecturer in the People’s Republic of China and as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University–Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies. He has also served as a Visiting Scholar at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. An award-winning educator, Dr. Louie has received multiple honors from Penn State Behrend, including the Council of Fellows Excellence in Teaching Award, the Graduate Student Association Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Guy W. Wilson Excellence in Advising Award. In addition to his academic work, he has consulting experience with GTE. Dr. Louie is deeply committed to fostering a collaborative learning environment grounded in shared responsibility between instructor and student. He emphasizes critical thinking, real-world application, and intellectual curiosity, encouraging students to actively engage with complex economic issues and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
