U.S. to Host Economic Summit Starting Nov. 15, Official Says

By Holly Rosenkrantz

Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. will host a global economic summit in the Washington area beginning Nov. 15, an administration official said.

Leaders from nations that participate in the G-20 will be invited, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The agenda will include discussion of the underlying causes of the financial crisis, a review of progress made in addressing them and the development of principles of reform to make sure these conditions aren't repeated, the official said.

To contact the reporter on this story: Holly Rosenkrantz in Washington at hrosenkrantz@bloomberg.net