Information for Visitors
to the
Center for Study of Public Choice,
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
22030
center for study of public choice
 Center for Study of 
Public Choice

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Department of Economics
GMU
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Visiting the Center for Study of Public Choice
 Arrival and Getting Settled
 Activities at and around GMU

The Center for Study of Public Choice normally has space available for three or four scholars interested in undertaking research in the fields of public choice, constitutional economics, and the political economy of public policy.

Visitors normally apply by writing or e-mailing the Center's director of visitor programs (Professor Roger D. Congleton) about their proposed visit and their plans for research and study. While at the Center visitors are expected to participate in center programs (chiefly weekly seminars) and to work more or less regular hours. A short report on publications and other progress during the visit should be turned in before returning home.
 The Center for Study of Public Choice is located in Carow Hall and in the Buchanan House along the East edge of the Fairfax Campus of George Mason University (GMU).

George Mason  University is located at the intersection of  Rt 123 (Chain  Bridge Road) and Braddock Road, just south of the town of Fairfax. Carow Hall is located on the East side of campus, just off Shennendoah Lane, which can be reached from  either Roberts Road or Patriot Circle. ( Map Q , MAP )

Taxi rides to the Center from Northern Virginia's two airports take about a half hour and cost about 40 dollars (except during rush hour). A CUE bus runs from the Vienna Metro station to GMU several times an hour.
Academic:
Center Seminars
Department Seminars
Seminars (etc.) around Campus
GMU Libraries / Fairfax County Libraries / LoC
 Cato / Mercatus / Brookings
Culture:
Sports:
    The Center sponsors a seminar series on Wednesday afternoons. Other seminars of interest are sponsored by the economics department, Mercatus center, and other academic departments and local think tanks.

    A good deal of academic conversation and research also takes place in faculty offices and over lunches at local restaurants. Visitors are also able to attend class lectures, with permission.

    Center annual reports are available at its website. The annual reports include descriptions of on going research projects, seminars, and lists of past visitors.( Other useful public choice links )
 
Visitors from the US and short term visitors from other countries should check in at Carow Hall.

Long term visitors from other countries also have to obtain a J-1 visa before departing for the US, and have to report to the university's Office of International Programs shortly after arrival.

Rental housing in the area around campus is available from local real estate agencies, the Washington Post, Craigslist, and occasionally sabbatical.com .

Home telephone and internet services are available from Verizon and Cox Cable. Virginia driver's licences and car registrations are obtained from DMV.
 Some other nearby places of interest:

Homes: George Washington / George Mason
Thomas Jefferson / Frank Lloyd Wright

Old Towns: Georgetown / Alexandria / Annapolis / Williamsburg / Jamestown / St. Mary's / Lewes

Nature:  Great Falls / C&O Canal / Bicycling
 Fountainhead Park / W&OD / Other Ffx Cnty Parks
Shennandoah Mountains / Assateague Island

Regional Restaurants of Note / Vineyards

Other: Virginia / Washington / Maryland