The National Economists Club is the local chapter of NABE. The NEC is not involved with the hosting or sponsorship of this event. Any questions should be directed to NABE directly. Arranged around the theme "Policy Options for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth," the conference will assess the global pandemic and economic recovery and the mounting […]
NEC Member Meet-Up at NABE - Tuesday, March 22nd at 4:30pm If you’re attending the upcoming NABE Economic Policy Conference in Washington, DC, we want to see you! Join the NEC for a drink on Tuesday, March 22nd at 4:30pm at the Quadrant Bar & Lounge - located inside the conference hotel (The Ritz-Carlton Washington, […]
'Can Sanctions Derail Putin's War in Ukraine?' with Jeffrey Schott, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) Date: Thursday, March 24Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Jeffrey Schott, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, will assess what has been done to date, why Putin ignored the threats of severe sanctions, and why China will […]
'Our National Space Economy: The Impact of NASA Spending and Space-related Production on the US Economy' with Alexander MacDonald (NASA) and Tina Highfill (BEA) Date: Thursday, March 31 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST A topic of growing importance is the intersection of the economy and space exploration. In this presentation, Alexander MacDonald, Chief Economist for […]
April 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 'Corporate Credit Risk Emerging From The Pandemic' with Michael Ryan, S&P Global Market Intelligence Date: Thursday, April 14Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Stunned by a rapid series of complex unfolding events and market volatility, investors are fretting about the creditworthiness of corporate borrowers following a COVID-19-era debt binge. The war in […]
'Energy Markets in a Time of Crisis' with Dr. Dean Foreman, American Petroleum Institute The NEC welcomes Dr. Dean Foreman for a discussion on energy issues, present, and future. Dean will cover oil market distortions arising from the pandemic, Russian aggression, inflation and supply chain challenges. He will also offer analysis of the markets for […]
'DeFi: Shadow Banking 2.0?' with Hilary Allen, Professor of Law, American University Date: Thursday, May 12Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Professor Allen will discuss her recent paper "DeFi:Shadow Banking 2.0?" (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4038788) which discusses the parallels between the wave of shadow banking that precipitated the 2007-8 crisis, and the developing DeFi ecosystem. She will explain why […]
5/19/22 NEC Happy Hour Re-connect and catch up with your fellow NEC members at Blackfinn DC. Blackfinn is centrally located in Farragut Square (near Metro Center and the White House) at 1620 I (Eye) Street NW. We have a reserved space on the patio, so stop by any time between 5:30pm and 7pm. We will be […]
'Fiscal Policy in a Time of High Inflation' with Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) Date: Thursday, May 26Time: 12pm to 1pm EST The United States is currently experiencing the highest rate of inflation in four decades, with excessive fiscal stimulus at least partly to […]
'The FY2023 Defense Budget and Broader Trends in Defense Spending' with Seamus P. Daniels, Associate Director & Associate Fellow, Defense Budget Analysis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Date: Thursday, June 9Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Mr. Daniels will discuss the FY 2023 defense budget request in the context of broader trends […]