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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

Past NABE Teleconferences/Podcasts Available for Download

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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