Week of 8/29/2010
2010 NABE Annual Meeting - Scholarship Application Deadline: September 9
Advance registration is now available for the 2010 NABE Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. The 2010 NABE Annual Meeting, Mile-High Challenges to Economic Prosperity, will convene October 9-12, 2010. Confirmed speakers include Janet Yellen, Michael Spence, Tom Hoenig, John Taylor, Laurence Meyer and Robert Samuelson. Click here for more information. Scholarships to attend the Annual Meeting are available from the NABE Foundation - the application deadline has been extended to September 9.
The NABE Foundation's Certificate in Economic Measurement
In just one day, you can earn The NABE Foundation's online Certificate in Economic Measurement from your home or office. The NABE Foundation's Certificate in Economic Measurement can be completed entirely online at your own pace. This program is designed to strengthen your knowledge of economic statistics and analytical techniques, enhancing your ability to add value in your workplace. Click here for more information.
Policy Survey: Most See Current Monetary Policy as Appropriate, Split on Fiscal Policy
The August 2010 National Association for Business Economics (NABE) Policy Survey reveals that nearly sixty percent of respondents feel that monetary policy posture is appropriate at the present time and that the greater risks facing the U.S. economy are deflation in the near term and inflation in the longer term. More
Upcoming NABE Teleconferences and Webinars
- NABE Policy Survey Teleconference - September 1
- Regional Utility Roundtable Webinar - Slash, Tax & Bond: State Strategies for Closing the Budget Gap - September 21
- Real Estate/Construction Roundtable Webinar - The Status and Prospects for Housing in the Bellwether States of California and Florida - September 30
Past NABE Teleconferences/Podcasts Available for Download
- Manufacturing Roundtable Webinar - The Outlook for U.S. Exports - August 19
- Regional Utility Roundtable Webinar - Implications of the Gulf Oil Spill - August 10
- Corporate Planning Roundtable Webinar - Catastrophe Risk Reduction Measures - August 5
- NABE Industry Survey Teleconference - July 19
- Real Estate/Construction Roundtable Webinar - "Commercial Real Estate: On the Mend or More Extend-and-Pretend" - July 15
- Transfer Pricing Roundtable Teleconference - "Recent US Transfer Pricing Developments: New, Yes . . . but Improved?" - June 24
- Health Economics Roundtable Teleconference - "Assessing the New Healthcare Landscape" - June 17
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Roundtable Teleconference - "An Update on Small Businesses and International Trade" - June 15
- Outlook Survey Teleconference - May 24
- Real Estate/Construction Roundtable Teleconference - "Homeowner Helper or HAMPer: An Assessment of Government Loss Mitigation Programs" - May 13 Podcast available
- International Roundtable Teleconference - "The Growing Crisis in the Eurozone" - May 12 Podcast available
- Technology Roundtable Teleconference - "Emerging Energy Technologies" - May 5 Podcast available
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Roundtable Teleconference - "The Current Environment for Venture Capital and Start-Ups" - April 27 Podcast available
- NABE Industry Survey Teleconference - April 26 Podcast available
- Financial Roundtable Teleconference - "It Ain't Over" - April 21 Podcast available
- Technology Roundtable Teleconference - "China and the Domestic Demand for Tech" - April 14 Podcast available
- Corporate Planning Roundtable Teleconference - "The Fiscal Crisis in Greece and the Implications for the Eurozone" - April 6 Podcast available
NABE Certificate Program: Certificate in Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting
Earn your Certificate in Time-Series Analysis and Forecasting November 16-19, 2010 in New York, NY. Designed to aid economic forecasting, this seminar presents advanced statistical techniques, modeling and applications. The course is for people who are seeking knowledge of recent developments in economic methodologies and quantitative analysis. The emphasis is on forecasting and time-series analysis with applications in business. Click here for more information.
August NABE News
The August issue of NABE News is online, with NABE President Lynn Reaser's 2009-2010 Annual Report and articles about the NABE elections, the upcoming Annual Meeting, NABE's China Mission, and regular NABE News features like New Members, Windows on the Web, and Chapter News.
July Business Economics® Online
The July issue of Business Economics is now online at Palgrave, featuring articles on the global economy, labor markets, monetary policy, financial markets, the defense industry, and salaries for business economists. See the abstracts here. NABE members can follow the link for free acess to the articles; non-members can purchase articles online.
2010 NABE Salary Survey
Are you being paid what you deserve? Click here to download the 2010 NABE Salary Survey and find out. The survey is free for NABE members. Non-members can purchase the survey for $250 (contact NABE for details nabe@nabe.com).
Introducing NABE Perks, the Discount Program for NABE Members
NABE is pleased to introduce NABE Perks, the member discount program of the National Association for Business Economics. NABE members: to take advantage of your discounts, click here. Others: for more information on NABE Perks, including how to become a NABE Perks Partner, click here.
NABE Industry Survey
NABE’s July 2010 Industry Survey confirms that the U.S. recovery continued through the second quarter, although at a slower pace than earlier in the year. NABE members can read the full survey online. There is a summary available to the public.
NABE Launches EconJobs.org
NABE recently launched EconJobs.org, a new economics-focused job center. EconJobs.org is quickly becoming the "go to" resource for people seeking employment in the field of economics.
NABE Outlook: U.S. Recovery Approaches One-Year Anniversary in Good Shape
NABE panelists marked up their predictions for economic growth in 2010 and expect performance to exceed its long-term trend this year and next. NABE members can read the full report online. There is a summary available to the public.
NABE Establishes Transfer Pricing Roundtable
NABE is pleased to announce the creation of its newest roundtable, the Transfer Pricing Roundtable (TPRT). The TPRT hosted its inaugural teleconference, "Recent US Transfer Pricing Developments: New, Yes . . . but Improved?," on June 24. Click here to download the podcast and here to download the press release announcing the new roundtable.
NABE Introduces: KnowledgeLINK
NABE is pleased to introduce a new upgrade option for your membership: KnowledgeLINK. KnowledgeLINK is an “all-inclusive” pass that grants you access to all NABE teleconferences, including teleconferences hosted by NABE roundtables and those covering NABE survey results. For more information, click here.
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