As we've noted previously, the FCIC was established to examine the causes of the financial collapse. In January, the commission received public testimony, and, now, they are convening a panel of experts. The panel includes academic luminaries in the field of economics.

The economists will present working papers to the Commission on the key issues and events leading up tot he crisis. Those papers will address the underlying causes of the crisis. A question and answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentations.

The forum, which is open to the public, will be held at the American University Washington College of Law, 4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, room 603.