The National Association for Business Economics invites members of the National Economists Club to their event, featuring previous NEC speakers and panelists! You must register with NABE here in order to attend. Economic Impact of American Jobs Plan Webinar Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern President Biden has proposed a comprehensive infrastructure spending program, […]
'What's Next for the US Labor Market?' with Dr. Jed Kolko, Chief Economist, Indeed Hiring Lab Date: Thursday, April 15 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST As the pace of vaccinations is in a race with the new variants, uncertainty shrouds the US job market. Jed Kolko, Chief Economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, will provide […]
'How High Will Inflation & Rates Go?' with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics Date: Thursday, April 22 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Inflation and interest rates are on the rise. So far this is a feature and not a bug. But will that continue to be so? REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Registration will remain open […]
'China and the US: Long-term Challenges and Current Policy Priorities' with Dr. Mary E. Lovely (Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute and Professor of Economics and Melvin A. Eggers Faculty Scholar at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs) Date: Thursday, April 29 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST As China continues expanding influence […]
'Risk & Resilience - Billion Dollar Disaster Analysis and U.S. Infrastructure' with Adam Smith, Applied Climatologist, National Centers for Environmental Information, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Date: Thursday, May 6 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Applied Climatologist Adam Smith discusses the historical context of the outsized number and severity of disasters in 2020 that exceed […]
'The Post(?)-Pandemic Outlook for U.S. Construction' with Kenneth D. Simonson, Chief Economist, The Associated General Contractors of America Date: Thursday, May 13 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST The U.S. economy seems headed for a strong recovery, barring new covid-related setbacks. But nonresidential construction is lagging, even as homebuilding soars. Fast-rising materials costs and increasingly unreliable […]
'The Economics of Giving: Nonprofits in a Pandemic World' with Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research and International Programs; Professor of Economics and Philanthropic Studies; Dean's Fellow, Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy Date: Thursday, May 20 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST In a year defined by economic hardship for many, did philanthropic donations collapse […]
Members Virtual Happy Hour Thursday, May 27, 5:30 pm - 6:30pm Please join us for a Members virtual happy hour, Thursday, May 27, 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 […]
'Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Immigration' with Pia M. Orrenius, Vice President and Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Date: Thursday, June 3 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST The United States is the world’s largest economy and top migrant destination, but immigration is slowing and the native workforce is aging. Decelerating labor force growth […]
'Economic Overview of U.S. Agriculture' Dr. Seth Meyer, Chief Economist, US Department of Agriculture Date: Thursday, June 17 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST As the United States continues to progress out of the Covid pandemic and look to the future, the USDA will play an important role in shaping what comes next. The agency’s chief […]