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All too often economists conceive of R&D-based innovation as two separate realms: the public sector supporting basic research and the private sector supporting applied research and development. In fact this is too simplistic and overlooks the considerable market failures in the innovation process and the synergies from government and industry collaborating on research. Rob Atkinson […]

Please join us for a Members virtual happy hour, Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30pm EST! Re-connect and catch-up with your fellow NEC members. Hope to see you there! REGISTRATION IS OPEN! This event is FREE and open to NEC members only. Registration is required so that we can send you the link. The Zoom link will […]

This event is open to NEC Members only and will not be recorded. The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unwelcome reminder of just how much health matters for individuals, society, and the global economy. As the whole world reimagines public health and continues to rebuild, we have a unique opportunity to not merely restore the […]

The National Association of Business Economists is pleased to offer active members of the National Economists Club a discount on registration for the NABE Annual Meeting. This year's meeting will take place virtually. NEC Members can receive the NABE members rate ($150 discount) by using a special promo code at check out. Contact the NEC […]

Please join us for our first ever virtual coffee, Thursday, October 8, 8:00-9:00am EST! Re-connect and catch-up with your fellow NEC members as we discuss the NABE Annual Meeting as well as other topics!  Hope to see you there!   REGISTRATION IS OPEN! This event is FREE and open to everyone. Registration is required so that […]

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the economy to a grinding halt. As recovery gets underway, housing is leading the way, but that doesn't necessarily mean all is well. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for realtor.com, will review recent housing market trends with an eye on challenges for buyers and sellers in today's market. She'll use data to […]

Please note the date and time of this webinar, as it is not our usual Thursday lunchtime event. As the Coronavirus pandemic has swept across the country, it has intersected with another ongoing crisis – the opioid epidemic. This intersection has intensified the economic toll of America’s opioid crisis. The nationwide cost of lost lives, […]

Making things in factories remains central to the world economy: Manufacturing generated $13.8 trillion worldwide in 2019 according to the World Bank. And the distribution of manufacturing chains across the globe is the source of never-ending political debate. The pandemic has brought fresh urgency to the discussion of whether the United States should bring more […]

Join your fellow National Economist Club members for a post-election coffee talk on Thursday, 11/5, 9-10am EST on ZOOM. See you there! REGISTRATION IS OPEN! This event is for members only. Registration is required so that we can send you the link. The Zoom link will be sent out by 7am EST on Thursday, November […]

‘Economic Prospects After the 2020 Presidential Election’ featuring Gregory Daco (Oxford Economics), Diane Lim (Author of the EconomistMom Blog and adjunct professor at George Washington University), and Michael Strain (American Enterprise Institute), moderated by Danny Bachman (Deloitte) How will Congress and the President tackle the economic challenges of 2021 and beyond? This Webinar will focus […]