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'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 […]

'Policy Options for Student Loans' with Constantine Yannelis, Assistant Professor of Finance, University of Chicago Booth School of Business Date: Thursday, July 1 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST   REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Registration will remain open until 11am, Thursday, July 1, 2021. You should receive a confirmation email after registering but the link to the […]

'Real Estate Market Overview and Economic Impacts' with Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist, Zillow Group Date: Thursday, July 8 Time: 1pm to 2pm EST - Please note the time change The webinar will cover an overview of the current state of the housing market (on the for sale and for rent side), with deep dives into […]

'The U.S. Labor Force - Latest Trends in the Road to Recovery' with Stephanie Aaronson, Vice President and Director of the Economic Studies program, The Brookings Institution Date: Thursday, July 15 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST As conversations on the U.S. labor market, specifically debates over inclusion, wages, and post-pandemic job growth, continue to increase […]

'COP26: Expectations, Challenges, and the Transition to a Net-Zero Economy' with Stuart P.M. Mackintosh, Executive Director, Group of Thirty Date: Thursday, October 28 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Drawing on his recent publication Climate Crisis Economics, Dr. Mackintosh will address climate change risks to the global economy as a result of over 30 years of […]

'Economic Cracks in the Great Wall of China: Is China’s Current Economic Model Sustainable?' with Thomas J. Duesterberg, Hudson Institute Date: Thursday, February 17 Time: 12pm to 1pm EST Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Thomas J. Duesterberg will discuss China’s economic slowdown and implications for the country’s political stability. He will review his recent report, Economic […]