Week of May 4, 2008
Economic Analysis: Quality Data, Meaningful Results
Find economic data more efficiently and use the data more effectively. Register today for NABE’s 5th annual professional development seminar "Economic Analysis: Quality Data, Meaningful Results" in Dallas, Texas, on June 16-18, 2008. Includes new sessions on industry, regional, and international data. Scholarships to the seminar are available through the NABE Foundation.
Addressing Future Economic Challenges
Get a first look at the program and speakers for the 50th NABE Annual Meeting, "Addressing Future Econmic Challenges", October 4-7, 2008 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC
NABE Teleconferences
- NABE Financial Roundtable - "Credit Shocks and Economic Aftershocks"- May 6 Podcast
- NABE International Roundtable -"Politics and Business in Russia After the Elections" - April 24 Podcast
- NABE Industry Teleconference - April 21 Podcast
NABE Industry Survey: Pessimism Prevails Regarding Sales, Profits, Costs, GDP
Respondents to the April NABE Industry Survey were notably downbeat about their own companies and the overall economy. NABE members can read the full survey online. A summary is available to the public.
April NABE News
The April issue of NABE News is now online, with coverage of the Washington Policy Conference, looks ahead to the PDS and Annual Meeting, more on the NABE 50th Anniversary, and all our usual features.
Business Economics
The January issue of Business Economics is now online, with articles on forecasting recessions and real inventory, Nigeria, Inequality, and the regular features.
Get Connected
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Policy Survey: Amid Credit Concerns, A Lack of Consensus on Monetary and Fiscal Policy
NABE members are increasingly concerned over the short-term risks associated with subprime mortgages and other forms of indebtedness, while they continue to cast a wary eye on inflation, according to the March NABE Policy Survey, available online.
Policy Choices for an Election Year…and Beyond
Catch up on the material from NABE's 24th Washington Economic Policy Conference, "Policy Choices for an Election Year...And Beyond".
Recession Watch
U.S. economic growth is expected to slow to a crawl in the first half of 2008, according to the February 2008 NABE Outlook panel. Members can read the full report here. A summary is available to the public.
Revamped Career Center
Check out NABE's revamped Career Center, with stories about the career paths of NABE members.
NABE Outlook: Sluggish Near-Term Growth with Recession Risks
While the U.S. economy faces a higher risk of recession from credit markets, housing, and energy prices, NABE’s panelists still do not see recession as the most likely outcome. NABE members can read the full survey online and download the data. A summary is available for the public.
Economic Debate 2008
The top presidential campaign economists met on November 9 at the National Press Club in a debate sponsored by NABE. Watch the debate through streaming video at C-Span, or download an audio podcast from NABE. View the program here.
Business Economics Online
The October issue of Business Economics is now online, Members can download the individual articles from the October issue, or download the entire issue online.
Global Integration, Competition, and Innovation
The 2007 NABE Annual Meeting is now over, but check out our Session Pages with presentations, pictures, and other coverage of the meeting.
We Call It Subprime for a Reason
Concerns about the subprime mortgage market have been making the news lately. Take a closer look in a NABE Podcast recorded March 16 featuring Douglas Duncan of the Mortgage Bankers Association, David Wyss of Standard & Poor's, and David Berson of Fannie Mae.
NABE Podcasting
NABE teleconferences are recorded, and are available for purchase as podcasts. (MP3 files). All previous teleconferences are now available. Find out more at the NABE Podcasting page. Podcasts that are over two months old will be available free -- see the list. You can also subscribe to the free podcasts via the iTunes Music Store
Update Economic Data Series
Federal Reserve Governor Randall Kroszner urged support for data agencies' efforts to update key economic data series during his May 24 newsmaker speech to reporters at NABE's inaugural Professional Development Seminar for Journalists. "Innovations in economic statistics must keep pace with innovations in the economy," he told the seminar, citing the importance of removing "legislative barriers that impose costs on the system with no (or little) benefit."
