National Association for Business Economics National Association for Business Economics (NABE) podcasts on business economics, for people who use economics in their work. National Association for Business Economics (NABE) podcasts on business economics, for people who use economics in their work. Bruce Kratofil brucek@bjkresearch.com http://www.nabe.com en-us 2008 brucek@bjkresearch.com Wed, 07 May 2008 23:35:00 GMT Richard Brown, FDIC; Stuart Hoffman, PNC Financial Services; John Silvia, Wachovia Bank; Moderator: Nayantara Hensel, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. The panel look at the current turmoil in financial markets, and at some of the proposed cures. Recorded 5/6/2008. Richard Brown, FDIC; Stuart Hoffman, PNC Financial Services; John Silvia, Wachovia Bank; Moderator: Nayantara Hensel, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. The panel look at the current turmoil in financial markets, and at some of the proposed cures. Recorded 5/6/2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080506.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080506.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 23:35:00 GMT clean 57:15 financial, markets, mortgage, sub-prime, crisis, reform Stanislav Shekshnia, Affiliate Professor INSEAD, author, entrepreneur. Stanislav Shekshnia discusses the Russian political envirnonment and the transition as Vladimir Putin steps down as Russian president. Recorded 4/24/2008. Stanislav Shekshnia, Affiliate Professor INSEAD, author, entrepreneur. Stanislav Shekshnia discusses the Russian political envirnonment and the transition as Vladimir Putin steps down as Russian president. Recorded 4/24/2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080424.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080424.mp3 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:58:00 GMT clean 46:57 Russia, Putin, government, transition Ifzal Ali, Chief Economist, Asian Development Bank; Mark Killion, CFA, Managing Director, World Industry Services, Global Insight; Ifzal Ali discusses Asian economic development and the impact of global financial markets, the effects of U.S. credit crunch, whether rising food and energy prices will fan inflationary flames across the region, and how policymakers should deal with rising inflation and a slowdown in global growth. Mark Killion follows with a discussion of the changing prospects for industry activity, spending and profits, and more. He shows which sectors are the likely winners and losers in Asia and compares those to the rest of the world.   Recorded 4/7/08. Ifzal Ali, Chief Economist, Asian Development Bank; Mark Killion, CFA, Managing Director, World Industry Services, Global Insight; Ifzal Ali discusses Asian economic development and the impact of global financial markets, the effects of U.S. credit crunch, whether rising food and energy prices will fan inflationary flames across the region, and how policymakers should deal with rising inflation and a slowdown in global growth. Mark Killion follows with a discussion of the changing prospects for industry activity, spending and profits, and more. He shows which sectors are the likely winners and losers in Asia and compares those to the rest of the world.   Recorded 4/7/08. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080407.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080407.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:38:00 GMT clean 59:17 Asia, outlook, economy, industry Michael W. Horrigan, Bureau of Labor Statistics; W. John Layng, Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS Associate Commissioner Mike Horrigan and BLS Assistant Commissioner for CPI John Layng discuss plans to significantly improve the shelter component of the CPI and to update the geographic samples in which prices for CPI are collected.   Recorded 4/2/08. Michael W. Horrigan, Bureau of Labor Statistics; W. John Layng, Bureau of Labor Statistics. BLS Associate Commissioner Mike Horrigan and BLS Assistant Commissioner for CPI John Layng discuss plans to significantly improve the shelter component of the CPI and to update the geographic samples in which prices for CPI are collected.   Recorded 4/2/08. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080402.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080402.mp3 Tue, 02 Apr 2008 01:38:00 GMT clean 1:01:17 CPI, inflation, reform Stephen Parente, Associate Professor, Department of Finance, and Director, Medical Industry Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota. This session explores the potential for more extensive use of information technology, including: Can medical banking card technologies be a viable personal health records platform? In addition, the teleconference discusses the hurdles—financial, technical, and institutional—that need to be surmounted to achieve these objectives.  Recorded 2/26/08. Stephen Parente, Associate Professor, Department of Finance, and Director, Medical Industry Leadership Institute, University of Minnesota. This session explores the potential for more extensive use of information technology, including: Can medical banking card technologies be a viable personal health records platform? In addition, the teleconference discusses the hurdles—financial, technical, and institutional—that need to be surmounted to achieve these objectives.  Recorded 2/26/08. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080226.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080226.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:23:00 GMT clean 1:02:39 medical, technology, IT, card David Berson, Senior Vice President, Chief Economist and Strategist, The PMI Group, Inc. Dowell Myers, Professor and Director, Population Dynamics Research Group, University of Southern California. The housing sector is an important end-use market for manufacturing and the decline of housing activity has directly affected a number of industries, especially those involved in supplying construction materials but also those supplying consumer products (appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.) typically associated with a home purchase. Falling home prices characterize this business cycle and are now affecting manufacturing industries indirectly as consumers retrench, moderating the demand for durable and non-durable goods and then feeding back to orders and production. Recorded 2/22/08. David Berson, Senior Vice President, Chief Economist and Strategist, The PMI Group, Inc. Dowell Myers, Professor and Director, Population Dynamics Research Group, University of Southern California. The housing sector is an important end-use market for manufacturing and the decline of housing activity has directly affected a number of industries, especially those involved in supplying construction materials but also those supplying consumer products (appliances, furniture, carpeting, etc.) typically associated with a home purchase. Falling home prices characterize this business cycle and are now affecting manufacturing industries indirectly as consumers retrench, moderating the demand for durable and non-durable goods and then feeding back to orders and production. Recorded 2/22/08. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080222.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080222.mp3 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:49:00 GMT clean 59:20 housing, forecast, prices, boom, bust Mark A. Alexander, Vehicle Systems Analysis, Electric Power Research Institute; Austan S. Librach, Director, Emerging Transportation Technologies, Austin Energy; Daniel Bean, Financial Analyst, FDIC, moderator. The economic benefit of cleaner operating vehicles could prove to be enormous. The United States could maintain a strong economy plus boost American jobs and competitiveness by increasing the nation’s energy supply from all sources – oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and alternative fuels and technologies. Specifically, the nation’s power delivery systems could be expanded to accommodate electric vehicles. A benefit from this might be the improvement in the environment through greater efficiency, technology-based solutions to address greenhouse gas emissions and a reduction in air pollution. A Corporate Planning Roundtable Teleconference. Recorded 2/12/2008 Mark A. Alexander, Vehicle Systems Analysis, Electric Power Research Institute; Austan S. Librach, Director, Emerging Transportation Technologies, Austin Energy; Daniel Bean, Financial Analyst, FDIC, moderator. The economic benefit of cleaner operating vehicles could prove to be enormous. The United States could maintain a strong economy plus boost American jobs and competitiveness by increasing the nation’s energy supply from all sources – oil, gas, coal, nuclear, and alternative fuels and technologies. Specifically, the nation’s power delivery systems could be expanded to accommodate electric vehicles. A benefit from this might be the improvement in the environment through greater efficiency, technology-based solutions to address greenhouse gas emissions and a reduction in air pollution. A Corporate Planning Roundtable Teleconference. Recorded 2/12/2008 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080212.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080212.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:26:00 GMT clean 49:45 transportation, technology, hybrids, plug-in Kevin McCabe, The George Mason University, and Jason Zweig, senior writer, Money Magazine. Neuroeconomics is the experimental study of how emergent mental computations in the brain interact with the emergent computations of institutions to produce legal, political, and economic order. For the NABE membership, the important consideration is “Can knowledge about, and the use of, neuroeconomics enhance the bottom lines of commercial enterprises?” Recorded 2/6/2008 Kevin McCabe, The George Mason University, and Jason Zweig, senior writer, Money Magazine. Neuroeconomics is the experimental study of how emergent mental computations in the brain interact with the emergent computations of institutions to produce legal, political, and economic order. For the NABE membership, the important consideration is “Can knowledge about, and the use of, neuroeconomics enhance the bottom lines of commercial enterprises?” Recorded 2/6/2008 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080206.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080206.mp3 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 02:26:00 GMT clean 59:02 neuroeconomics, technology, economics, brain Douglas Elmendorf, The Brookings Institution and Rudolph Penner, The Urban Institute, discus the proposed fiscal stimulus legislation. Recorded January 30, 2008. Douglas Elmendorf, The Brookings Institution and Rudolph Penner, The Urban Institute, discus the proposed fiscal stimulus legislation. Recorded January 30, 2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080130.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080130.mp3 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:31:00 GMT clean 58:50 fiscal, policy, stimulus, Administration, Congress Michael Moran, Daiwa Securities America and David Resler, Nomura Securities International discuss the surprise Fed rate cut of January 22, and possible actions moving forward. Recorded January 23, 2008. Michael Moran, Daiwa Securities America and David Resler, Nomura Securities International discuss the surprise Fed rate cut of January 22, and possible actions moving forward. Recorded January 23, 2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080123.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080123.mp3 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:12:00 GMT clean 46:57 Fed, FOMC, open-market, rates, cut, funds Richard Berner, Morgan Stanley; Anthony Santomero, McKinsey; The teleconference will cover the implications of the fall in the U.S. dollar for Middle East and Asian currencies and what this means for the burgeoning SWFs and their investment strategies. Recorded December 11, 2007. Richard Berner, Morgan Stanley; Anthony Santomero, McKinsey; The teleconference will cover the implications of the fall in the U.S. dollar for Middle East and Asian currencies and what this means for the burgeoning SWFs and their investment strategies. Recorded December 11, 2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071211.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071211.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:16:00 GMT clean 40:17 dollar, exchange, value, euro, yen Daniel Meckstroth, Manufacturers' Alliance/MAPI and Thomas Runewicz, Global Insight These two experts look at the current situation in manufacturing and the outlook over the next year. Topics addressed include: Will a lower dollar and sustained growth overseas sustain the growth in manufacturing exports? Will it continue to be the main driver? Now that the inventory correction is over, will capital investment improve and aid manufacturing? What about motor vehicles? Is the credit crunch spilling over into manufacturing? And the $64,000 question: Who are the winners and losers? Daniel Meckstroth, Manufacturers' Alliance/MAPI and Thomas Runewicz, Global Insight These two experts look at the current situation in manufacturing and the outlook over the next year. Topics addressed include: Will a lower dollar and sustained growth overseas sustain the growth in manufacturing exports? Will it continue to be the main driver? Now that the inventory correction is over, will capital investment improve and aid manufacturing? What about motor vehicles? Is the credit crunch spilling over into manufacturing? And the $64,000 question: Who are the winners and losers? http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071130.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071130.mp3 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:25:00 GMT clean 49:19 forecast, outlook, 2008, manufacturing Robert Atkinson and Philip Beram Discussion will include: Origin and workings of the R and E Tax Credit; The case for preserving and expanding the R and E Tax Credit; International comparisons; Improving implementation of the Alternative Simplified Credit and flat credit for collaborative R and D; Business profitability issues (industries most affected, high tech. versus low tech. businesses, and small versus large business needs, short-term versus long-term); Recommendations, legislative history, Congressional activity, and outlook for extending\modifying the R and E Tax Credit. Recorded 11/13/2007 Discussion will include: Origin and workings of the R and E Tax Credit; The case for preserving and expanding the R and E Tax Credit; International comparisons; Improving implementation of the Alternative Simplified Credit and flat credit for collaborative R and D; Business profitability issues (industries most affected, high tech. versus low tech. businesses, and small versus large business needs, short-term versus long-term); Recommendations, legislative history, Congressional activity, and outlook for extending\modifying the R and E Tax Credit. Recorded 11/13/2007 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071113.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071113.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:21:00 GMT clean 59:13 technology, tax, research The economic advisors to the top presidential candidates debate on November 9, 2007. Participating were: Gene Sperling, Economic Adviser to Hillary Clinton; Michael Boskin, Economic Adviser to Rudolph Giuliani; Leo Hindery, Economic Adviser to John Edwards; Doug Holtz-Eakin, Economic Adviser to John McCain; Austan Goolsbee, Economic Adviser to Barack Obamain. The debate was sponsored by NABE, the National Economists Club, Altarum, Macroeconomic Advisers, and the Tax Foundation. The economic advisors to the top presidential candidates debate on November 9, 2007. Participating were: Gene Sperling, Economic Adviser to Hillary Clinton; Michael Boskin, Economic Adviser to Rudolph Giuliani; Leo Hindery, Economic Adviser to John Edwards; Doug Holtz-Eakin, Economic Adviser to John McCain; Austan Goolsbee, Economic Adviser to Barack Obamain. The debate was sponsored by NABE, the National Economists Club, Altarum, Macroeconomic Advisers, and the Tax Foundation. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/deb071109.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/deb071109.mp3 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:48:00 GMT clean 1:44:15 election, 2008, economic, policy, debate Pat Westhoff and Heinz-Jürgen Büchner Pat Westhoff, Market/Policy Research Associate Professor , Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI); Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Büchner, Chief Economist, IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG. With Chinese and other Asian economies booming, the markets for the raw materials used in manufacturing have tightened up considerably. Oil, natural gas, steel, copper, corn and other commodity prices have soared since 2004, reaching new records for many. What’s in store for these commodity inputs? Will it make a difference to manufacturers and the broader economy? Will it finally affect inflation? Will soaring oil and other energy prices derail the economy? Anyone concerned about energy, commodities, trade, inflation, forecasting, and economic policy should be interested in this session. Recorded November 8, 2007. Pat Westhoff, Market/Policy Research Associate Professor , Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI); Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Büchner, Chief Economist, IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG. With Chinese and other Asian economies booming, the markets for the raw materials used in manufacturing have tightened up considerably. Oil, natural gas, steel, copper, corn and other commodity prices have soared since 2004, reaching new records for many. What’s in store for these commodity inputs? Will it make a difference to manufacturers and the broader economy? Will it finally affect inflation? Will soaring oil and other energy prices derail the economy? Anyone concerned about energy, commodities, trade, inflation, forecasting, and economic policy should be interested in this session. Recorded November 8, 2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071108.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071108.mp3 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:15:00 GMT clean 59:10 commodity, outlook, forecast Charles Peabody Charles Peabody of Portales Partners is an expert on credit market problems including those related to housing and mortgage markets. He was one of the few observers to anticipate the problems and realize that they were much broader than generally appreciated by the consensus. We have chosen the date so that he will be able to incorporate third quarter results of many large financial institutions into his comments. Recorded November 1, 2007. Charles Peabody of Portales Partners is an expert on credit market problems including those related to housing and mortgage markets. He was one of the few observers to anticipate the problems and realize that they were much broader than generally appreciated by the consensus. We have chosen the date so that he will be able to incorporate third quarter results of many large financial institutions into his comments. Recorded November 1, 2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071101.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071101.mp3 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:43:00 GMT clean 1:10:25 finance, markets, crisis, default, mortgage, CMO James W. Cortada James Cortada of the IBM Institute for Business Values looks at some of the lessons we've learned from how different countries approach the Internet. This podcast is sponsored by the NABE Corporate Planning Roundtable, and was heldOctober 23, 2007 James Cortada of the IBM Institute for Business Values looks at some of the lessons we've learned from how different countries approach the Internet. This podcast is sponsored by the NABE Corporate Planning Roundtable, and was heldOctober 23, 2007 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071023.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071023.mp3 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:41:00 GMT clean 55:11 technology, Internet, economies, wealth, global Ann Dunbar, John R. Kort, Sharon D. Panek, Ken Poole, Howard Wial Ann Dunbar, Senior Economist, Regional Economic Measurement Division, BEA John R. Kort, Chief, Regional Economic Analysis Division, BEA Sharon D. Panek, Section Chief, Regional Economic Analysis Division, BEA Ken Poole, Executive Director, Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) Howard Wial, Regional Economist, The Brookings Institution discuss the new metropolitan GDP statistics released in September 2007 by the BEA. Recorded 10/11/7 Ann Dunbar, Senior Economist, Regional Economic Measurement Division, BEA John R. Kort, Chief, Regional Economic Analysis Division, BEA Sharon D. Panek, Section Chief, Regional Economic Analysis Division, BEA Ken Poole, Executive Director, Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) Howard Wial, Regional Economist, The Brookings Institution discuss the new metropolitan GDP statistics released in September 2007 by the BEA. Recorded 10/11/7 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071011.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/071011.mp3 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:28:00 GMT clean 54:00 regional, economics, metropolitan, GDP, statistics Catherine Mann, Richard Brown, Kathleen Camilli Catherine Mann, Institute for International Economics/Brandeis University, Richard Brown, FDIC, and Kathleen Camilli, Camilli Economics discuss the results of the August 2007 NABE Policy Survey. The teleconference was held 8/27/07. Catherine Mann, Institute for International Economics/Brandeis University, Richard Brown, FDIC, and Kathleen Camilli, Camilli Economics discuss the results of the August 2007 NABE Policy Survey. The teleconference was held 8/27/07. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070827.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070827.mp3 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 23:35:00 GMT clean 36:38 economic, policy, fiscal, monetary, housing, health Terry Dinan and Ray Kopp Scientific evidence about the potential damage from climate change has increased the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Terry Dinan, an environmental expert at the Congressional Budget Office, and Ray Kopp an expert on energy issues at Resources for the Future will discuss the cap-and-trade program, in concept, and the distributional impacts of different allocation decisions, how the system is working in the European Union, current bills and the possibilities of using auctions instead of allocations. The teleconference was held May 16. NABE members can download slideshows from Dinan and Kopp. Scientific evidence about the potential damage from climate change has increased the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Terry Dinan, an environmental expert at the Congressional Budget Office, and Ray Kopp an expert on energy issues at Resources for the Future will discuss the cap-and-trade program, in concept, and the distributional impacts of different allocation decisions, how the system is working in the European Union, current bills and the possibilities of using auctions instead of allocations. The teleconference was held May 16. NABE members can download slideshows from Dinan and Kopp. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070516yuqp.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070516yuqp.mp3 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:28:00 GMT clean 1:04:34 climate, change, cap, trade, environment Carl Tannenbaum, Richard Berner, Stuart Hoffman Listen to NABE experts Richard Berner of Morgan Stanley, Stuart Hoffman of PNC Financial Services Group, and Carl Tannenbaum, LaSalle Bank and NABE President, as they look at the volatility of financial markets and recent action by the Fed at the discount window. Recorded 8/22/2007. Listen to NABE experts Richard Berner of Morgan Stanley, Stuart Hoffman of PNC Financial Services Group, and Carl Tannenbaum, LaSalle Bank and NABE President, as they look at the volatility of financial markets and recent action by the Fed at the discount window. Recorded 8/22/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070822.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070822.mp3 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:12:00 GMT clean 1:04:34 financial, markets, Fed, volatility, subprime, discount Leigh W. Jerome, Dieter Ernst, David M. Hart, The “Triple Helix” is Academia, Industry, and Government. This podcast is a moderated discussion that looks at these questions: the definition of “innovation” morphing as the global knowledge economy unfolds? Why is innovation is important? And what roles are Academia, Industry, and Government to play? Does the resurgence of China and India pose a threat to U.S. innovation leadership? What do we know about strengths and weaknesses of Asia’s emerging knowledge economies? And what opportunities are beckoning for the U.S.? and more. Recorded 8/7/2007. The “Triple Helix” is Academia, Industry, and Government. This podcast is a moderated discussion that looks at these questions: the definition of “innovation” morphing as the global knowledge economy unfolds? Why is innovation is important? And what roles are Academia, Industry, and Government to play? Does the resurgence of China and India pose a threat to U.S. innovation leadership? What do we know about strengths and weaknesses of Asia’s emerging knowledge economies? And what opportunities are beckoning for the U.S.? and more. Recorded 8/7/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070809.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070809.mp3 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:28:00 GMT clean 57:59 innovation, technology, research Mark Zandi, Martin Fridson, Joshua Rosner The past few weeks have witnessed a significant re-assessment of credit risk. Credit spreads on corporate debt have widened, bond issuances have been cancelled, and commercial lenders have tightened underwriting standards. While the deterioration of credit quality in mortgage markets is widely acknowledged as appropriate, there is less agreement regarding slippage in other debt markets. The economic implications, therefore, are murky. Recorded 8/7/07 The past few weeks have witnessed a significant re-assessment of credit risk. Credit spreads on corporate debt have widened, bond issuances have been cancelled, and commercial lenders have tightened underwriting standards. While the deterioration of credit quality in mortgage markets is widely acknowledged as appropriate, there is less agreement regarding slippage in other debt markets. The economic implications, therefore, are murky. Recorded 8/7/07 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070807.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070807.mp3 Tue, 08 Aug 2007 23:58:00 GMT clean 1:02:36 credit, mortgage, bonds, markets, default, risk Milica Bookman and Rudy Rupak Global competition is an emerging trend in the health care industry, as a growing number of high-quality health care facilities in developing countries have begun catering to so-called "medical tourists" or "medical travelers" from other countries. Uninsured patients and those from countries where care is rationed by waiting are also attracted to high-quality health care that is up to 80 percent less expensive than the cost of care in the United States. The speakers are Prof. Milica Bookman, Saint Joseph’s University , author of a new book, "Medical Tourism in Developing Countries," and Rudy Rupak, founder and CEO of PlanetHosptial, a firm dedicated to connecting patients with health care facilities abroad. Teleconference held 7/25/2007. Global competition is an emerging trend in the health care industry, as a growing number of high-quality health care facilities in developing countries have begun catering to so-called "medical tourists" or "medical travelers" from other countries. Uninsured patients and those from countries where care is rationed by waiting are also attracted to high-quality health care that is up to 80 percent less expensive than the cost of care in the United States. The speakers are Prof. Milica Bookman, Saint Joseph’s University , author of a new book, "Medical Tourism in Developing Countries," and Rudy Rupak, founder and CEO of PlanetHosptial, a firm dedicated to connecting patients with health care facilities abroad. Teleconference held 7/25/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070725hrt.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070725hrt.mp3 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:45:00 GMT clean 55:05 health, globalization, medical, care, international, outsourcing, tourism James Cortada James Cortada of the IBM Institute for Business Values looks at some of the lessons we've learned from the information technology revolution. This podcast is sponsored by the NABE Corporate Planning Roundtable, and was held July 12, 2007. NABE members can download the accompanying slideshow. James Cortada of the IBM Institute for Business Values looks at some of the lessons we've learned from the information technology revolution. This podcast is sponsored by the NABE Corporate Planning Roundtable, and was held July 12, 2007. NABE members can download the accompanying slideshow. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070712.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070712.mp3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:44:00 GMT clean 51:42 IT, technology, industries, innovation, productivity Peter F. Marcus Steel is pervasive in manufacturing, touching virtually every manufactured product. The steel industry has undergone profound change, with manifold implications for manufacturing. A wide array of forces is affecting the steel price outlook making it hard to read clearly at the present time. In this important teleconference, Peter Marcus of World Steel Dynamics examines the transition from the old continuum to the new continuum for steel, metallics supply and demand, consolidation, and the implications for pricing power among steel suppliers. This teleconference is a must for any manufacturing company, trade association, or observer of this important industry. A paper is available for NABE members. Sponsored by the NABE Manufacturing Roundtable on 7/10/2007. Steel is pervasive in manufacturing, touching virtually every manufactured product. The steel industry has undergone profound change, with manifold implications for manufacturing. A wide array of forces is affecting the steel price outlook making it hard to read clearly at the present time. In this important teleconference, Peter Marcus of World Steel Dynamics examines the transition from the old continuum to the new continuum for steel, metallics supply and demand, consolidation, and the implications for pricing power among steel suppliers. This teleconference is a must for any manufacturing company, trade association, or observer of this important industry. A paper is available for NABE members. Sponsored by the NABE Manufacturing Roundtable on 7/10/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070710fgkl.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070710fgkl.mp3 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:58:00 GMT clean 41:48 steel, manufacturing, forecasts, planning, costs Howard K. Gruenspecht and John C. Felmy Howard K. Gruenspecht, Deputy Administrator, Energy Information Administration; Dr. John C. Felmy, Chief Economist, American Petroleum Institute. Tight gasoline inventories, off-line refineries and steadily rising demand are combining to push summer 2007 U.S. gasoline prices to record highs in both nominal and real terms. This teleconference, sponsored by the NABE Regional-Utility Roundtable, will explore the reasons behind the recent surge in gas prices and the outlook for the remainder of 2007. Recorded 6/14/2007. Howard K. Gruenspecht, Deputy Administrator, Energy Information Administration; Dr. John C. Felmy, Chief Economist, American Petroleum Institute. Tight gasoline inventories, off-line refineries and steadily rising demand are combining to push summer 2007 U.S. gasoline prices to record highs in both nominal and real terms. This teleconference, sponsored by the NABE Regional-Utility Roundtable, will explore the reasons behind the recent surge in gas prices and the outlook for the remainder of 2007. Recorded 6/14/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070614.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070614.mp3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:55:00 GMT clean 54:22 gasoline,prices,forecast, energy,oil,refinery Rakesh Kochhar, Diana Furchtgott-Roth, and Steve Camarota Rakesh Kochhar, associate director for research at the Pew Hispanic Center,addressess foreign worker outcomes in the United States and the impact on native-born workers. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, director of the Center for Employment Policy and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, and Steve Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, offer their respective insights on the topic. A question-and-answer session follows. Recorded 6/6/2007. Rakesh Kochhar, associate director for research at the Pew Hispanic Center,addressess foreign worker outcomes in the United States and the impact on native-born workers. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, director of the Center for Employment Policy and senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, and Steve Camarota, director of research at the Center for Immigration Studies, offer their respective insights on the topic. A question-and-answer session follows. Recorded 6/6/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070606.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070606.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 18:55:00 GMT clean 1:14:29 immigration, labor, reform, wages, earning, poverty Nariman Behravesh Nariman Behravesh, Chief Economist at Global Insight, looks at emerging markets and volatility. Since the stock market downturn in China on Feb. 27, markets in Asia and the rest of the world have tumbled. The NABE International Roundtable hosts Behravesh as he looks at whether there will be a bumpy road ahead. Recorded 3/27/07. Slide show for NABE members only. Nariman Behravesh, Chief Economist at Global Insight, looks at emerging markets and volatility. Since the stock market downturn in China on Feb. 27, markets in Asia and the rest of the world have tumbled. The NABE International Roundtable hosts Behravesh as he looks at whether there will be a bumpy road ahead. Recorded 3/27/07. Slide show for NABE members only. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070327sdnm.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070327sdnm.mp3 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:41:00 GMT clean 47:46 markets, risk, international, volatility, emerging Shawn DuBravec Shawn DuBravec of the Consumer Electronics Association identifies the trends underpinning the consumer electronics industry and what this means for firms both up and down market. The presentation explores how these trends impact tomorrow's consumer including the continuing debate of DRM as well as the 2009 digital television transition. Recorded 3/21/2007. Slideshow (PDF, NABE members only) Shawn DuBravec of the Consumer Electronics Association identifies the trends underpinning the consumer electronics industry and what this means for firms both up and down market. The presentation explores how these trends impact tomorrow's consumer including the continuing debate of DRM as well as the 2009 digital television transition. Recorded 3/21/2007. Slideshow (PDF, NABE members only) http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070321kiuj.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070321kiuj.mp3 Wed, 23 May 2007 16:48:00 GMT clean 56:41 electronics, consumer, HDTV, music, DRM, MP3 Brett Vassey Brett Vassey of the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) looks at what is happening at both a regional and national level to better understand the “ripple” effects of change in the U.S. automotive industry, particularly in the Southeast. In the podcast, he uses the recent market and regulatory influences affecting the automotive industry as a guide to illuminate different perspectives, opportunities and challenges in the future. Recorded 3/6/07. Brett Vassey of the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) looks at what is happening at both a regional and national level to better understand the “ripple” effects of change in the U.S. automotive industry, particularly in the Southeast. In the podcast, he uses the recent market and regulatory influences affecting the automotive industry as a guide to illuminate different perspectives, opportunities and challenges in the future. Recorded 3/6/07. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070307ercv.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070307ercv.mp3 Fri, 18 May 2007 16:39:00 GMT clean 45:13 regional, economics, manufacturing, automobiles, parts Kyna Fong Kyna Fong, of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, talks about the ability of Medicare to achieve price savings when it negotiates with drug companies. The teleconference was held 2/28/2007. Kyna Fong, of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, talks about the ability of Medicare to achieve price savings when it negotiates with drug companies. The teleconference was held 2/28/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070228tyru.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070228tyru.mp3 Mon, 14 May 2007 19:01:00 GMT clean 34:24 health, economics, Medicare, druges, prices, D Jeffrey Schott This podcast, recorded at the NABE Washington Policy Conference, is by Jeffrey Schott, Senior Fellow of the Peterson Institute for International Economics. In it, he discusses the state of trade relations and the prospects for liberalization in the future. Recorded 3/12/07. This podcast, recorded at the NABE Washington Policy Conference, is by Jeffrey Schott, Senior Fellow of the Peterson Institute for International Economics. In it, he discusses the state of trade relations and the prospects for liberalization in the future. Recorded 3/12/07. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070312sp.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070312sp.mp3 Wed, 02 May 2007 20:11:00 GMT clean 47:40 trade, international, Doha, WTO, negotiations, bilateral, multilateral Robert Hormats Robert Hormats of Goldman Sachs (International) looks at the dollar reserves accumulated by China due to the trade imbalance. There are possible dangers to this situation. It also may be the case that both China and the US profit by the situation and wish it to continue. The teleconference, sponsored by the NABE Financial Roundtable, was held 2/7/2007. Robert Hormats of Goldman Sachs (International) looks at the dollar reserves accumulated by China due to the trade imbalance. There are possible dangers to this situation. It also may be the case that both China and the US profit by the situation and wish it to continue. The teleconference, sponsored by the NABE Financial Roundtable, was held 2/7/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070207bhuy.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070207bhuy.mp3 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:26:00 GMT clean 57:25 international, reserves, dollar, China, US, trade Douglas Duncan, David Wyss, David Berson Concerns about the subprime mortgage market have been making the news lately. In the last NABE Outlook, subprime mortgage lending was identified by the NABE forecasters as posing the greatest risk to financial markets. At the same time, other headlines point to increases in both late payments and defaults. Take a closer look at this issue from the viewpoint of the mortgage banking industry with Douglas Duncan, chief economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association; from the standpoint of the credit ratings industry, with David Wyss, chief economist of Standard and Poor's; and from the standpoint of Fannie Mae, with chief economist David Berson. See more materials on this topic, including the slide shows of the speakers, at www.nabe.com/publib/tcsubprime.html. This teleconference was held 3/16/2007. Concerns about the subprime mortgage market have been making the news lately. In the last NABE Outlook, subprime mortgage lending was identified by the NABE forecasters as posing the greatest risk to financial markets. At the same time, other headlines point to increases in both late payments and defaults. Take a closer look at this issue from the viewpoint of the mortgage banking industry with Douglas Duncan, chief economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association; from the standpoint of the credit ratings industry, with David Wyss, chief economist of Standard and Poor's; and from the standpoint of Fannie Mae, with chief economist David Berson. See more materials on this topic, including the slide shows of the speakers, at www.nabe.com/publib/tcsubprime.html. This teleconference was held 3/16/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070316.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070316.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:48:00 GMT clean 49:28 mortgage, subprime, default, risk, housing Frank Nothaft This podcast, sponsored by the NABE Regional Utility Roundtable, features Frank Nothaft, the Chief Economist at Freddie Mac. It looks at trends in the housing and mortgage market both nationally and regionally. The teleconference was held 1/17/2007. This podcast, sponsored by the NABE Regional Utility Roundtable, features Frank Nothaft, the Chief Economist at Freddie Mac. It looks at trends in the housing and mortgage market both nationally and regionally. The teleconference was held 1/17/2007. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070117bvxz.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/070117bvxz.mp3 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:08:00 GMT clean 57:56 economics, mortgage, housing Daniel J. Meckstroth and Thomas Runiewicz Daniel J. Meckstroth, Chief Economist, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI, and Thomas Runiewicz, Principal/Senior Economist, Global Insight. This podcast sponsored by NABE's Manufacturing Roundtable examines the outlook for manufacturing in 2007 , and predicts which sectors may be the winners, and which may be the losers in the upcoming year. The teleconference was held 12/8/06. Daniel J. Meckstroth, Chief Economist, Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI, and Thomas Runiewicz, Principal/Senior Economist, Global Insight. This podcast sponsored by NABE's Manufacturing Roundtable examines the outlook for manufacturing in 2007 , and predicts which sectors may be the winners, and which may be the losers in the upcoming year. The teleconference was held 12/8/06. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/061208hrwa.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/061208hrwa.mp3 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:08:00 GMT clean 1:03:52 economics, manufacturing, forecast, sectors, NABE Carol Robbins, Cliff Waldman and Jeremy Leonard Innovation is considered one of the drivers of economic growth. The U.S. spends more on R and D than any other country in the world and that is thought to be one of the country’s economic strengths. How much does R and D contribute to GDP growth? What role does R and D play in innovation and what other factors are important in that process? The Manufacturing Roundtable is pleased to announce a NABE teleconference on the topic of Innovation and R and D in the U.S. economy. Our speakers will be Carol Robbins of BEA and Cliff Waldman and Jeremy Leonard of the Manufacturers Alliance. Carol Robbins, the director of the R and D satellite account project, will discuss the preliminary estimates of Rand D’s role in GDP growth. Cliff Waldman and Jeremy Leonard will discuss their research on innovation and its determinants, the work they have done to model innovation in the U.S. manufacturing sector and the role R and D plays in innovation. Held 10/20/06 Innovation is considered one of the drivers of economic growth. The U.S. spends more on R and D than any other country in the world and that is thought to be one of the country’s economic strengths. How much does R and D contribute to GDP growth? What role does R and D play in innovation and what other factors are important in that process? The Manufacturing Roundtable is pleased to announce a NABE teleconference on the topic of Innovation and R and D in the U.S. economy. Our speakers will be Carol Robbins of BEA and Cliff Waldman and Jeremy Leonard of the Manufacturers Alliance. Carol Robbins, the director of the R and D satellite account project, will discuss the preliminary estimates of Rand D’s role in GDP growth. Cliff Waldman and Jeremy Leonard will discuss their research on innovation and its determinants, the work they have done to model innovation in the U.S. manufacturing sector and the role R and D plays in innovation. Held 10/20/06 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/061020nrrf.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/061020nrrf.mp3 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:05:00 GMT clean 59:24 economic, innovation, research, development, BEA, GDP, growth, manufacturing Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Thomas Gallagher This teleconference looks at what we can expect in fiscal policy and in general economic policy after the Democratic victories in the House and Senate. The teleconference features Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, and Thomas Gallagher, who runs the ISI Group's Washington office, which analyzes the financial market implications of policy actions and political developments. Held 11/9/2006 This teleconference looks at what we can expect in fiscal policy and in general economic policy after the Democratic victories in the House and Senate. The teleconference features Douglas Holtz-Eakin, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, and Thomas Gallagher, who runs the ISI Group's Washington office, which analyzes the financial market implications of policy actions and political developments. Held 11/9/2006 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/061109bvty.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/061109bvty.mp3 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:30:00 GMT clean 52:23 economic, policy, fiscal, elections, Congress, Democrats, Republican, budget, taxes, entitlements Michael J. Hicks Michael J. Hicks, Associate Professor of Economics, Air Force Institute of Technology, and Research Professor, Marshall University, says that perhaps 30 state legislatures have introduced legislation requiring businesses to provide a minimum level of expenditures on health care coverage to employees. Styled as a Fair Share Health Care Act, these legislative efforts are known colloquially as the “Wal-Mart Tax.” At least one state, Maryland, has passed this type of legislation (and over-ridden a gubernatorial veto). This conference is designed to provide members background on the economic issues surrounding the “Wal-Mart Tax” and state Medicaid rules. Sponsored by the NABE Health Economics Roundtable. Held 8/22/2006 Michael J. Hicks, Associate Professor of Economics, Air Force Institute of Technology, and Research Professor, Marshall University, says that perhaps 30 state legislatures have introduced legislation requiring businesses to provide a minimum level of expenditures on health care coverage to employees. Styled as a Fair Share Health Care Act, these legislative efforts are known colloquially as the “Wal-Mart Tax.” At least one state, Maryland, has passed this type of legislation (and over-ridden a gubernatorial veto). This conference is designed to provide members background on the economic issues surrounding the “Wal-Mart Tax” and state Medicaid rules. Sponsored by the NABE Health Economics Roundtable. Held 8/22/2006 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060822mzaz.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060822mzaz.mp3 Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:25:00 GMT clean 51:01 health, insurance, medicaid, Wal-Mart,tax, Raghuram G. Rajan Raghuram Rajan of the International Monetary Fund looks at whether there is more financial risk in the world or not. This teleconference was a joint teleconference held at the FDIC's Risk Analysis Center. Held 8/14/2006 Raghuram Rajan of the International Monetary Fund looks at whether there is more financial risk in the world or not. This teleconference was a joint teleconference held at the FDIC's Risk Analysis Center. Held 8/14/2006 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060531htse.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060814ryut.mp3 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:25:00 GMT clean 42:33 business,economics,International, IMF, risk, finance Michael Phillips and Dr. Niall Fraser Michael Phillips and Dr. Niall Fraser, Open Options Corporation, will discuss how a game theoretic approach can be an effective strategic approach for addressing many complex business issues. He will introduce the concept of game theory and present some case studies. Participants will take away an understanding of the types of problems game theory has helped solve, the results it has achieved and the situations in it is most applicable. Held May 31, 2006 Michael Phillips and Dr. Niall Fraser, Open Options Corporation, will discuss how a game theoretic approach can be an effective strategic approach for addressing many complex business issues. He will introduce the concept of game theory and present some case studies. Participants will take away an understanding of the types of problems game theory has helped solve, the results it has achieved and the situations in it is most applicable. Held May 31, 2006 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060531htse.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060531htse.mp3 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 23:25:00 GMT clean 56:46 business,economics,game,theory,planning,options,strategy James Dorn, John Thompson While China's currency policy continues to make headlines, that policy is but one aspect of evolving Chinese financial markets. The broader financial context, including issues such as capital controls, interest rate policy, price stability, privatization, savings rates, domestic equity ownership and foreign investment all will affect the health of China's economy and the direction of its vital trade relationship with the U.S. Both speakers bring their in-depth understanding of China to this discussion of the challenges of and prospects for Chinese financial reform. (5/4/2006) While China's currency policy continues to make headlines, that policy is but one aspect of evolving Chinese financial markets. The broader financial context, including issues such as capital controls, interest rate policy, price stability, privatization, savings rates, domestic equity ownership and foreign investment all will affect the health of China's economy and the direction of its vital trade relationship with the U.S. Both speakers bring their in-depth understanding of China to this discussion of the challenges of and prospects for Chinese financial reform. (5/4/2006) http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060504rgvf.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060504rgvf.mp3 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 17:48:00 GMT clean 1:02:27 China, financial, markets, reform, stability, currency, capital, investment Russell Kwiat, George Carlson, Dan Peters, John Wills U.S. tax regulations permit companies within an affiliated group to share the costs of developing technology and other valuable intellectual property. In establishing a new cost sharing arrangement (CSA), invariably a key issue is how much the cost sharing participants should pay for the rights to existing or in-process IP that will be used in the development of new IP under the CSA. The IRS has been concerned that some taxpayers have used existing regulations to justify low buy-in payments for CSAs and, as a result, transferred valuable IP to offshore entities, often in tax advantaged locations, with inadequate compensation to the U.S. parent company. In response, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would change the way buy in payments must be determined. Central to the proposed regulations is an income method, which is new to the transfer pricing regulations but is commonly used in other valuation contexts. A distinguished panel of practitioners and current and former government officials will discuss some of the key economic issues raised by this proposed change in the cost sharing regulations. (4/27/2006) U.S. tax regulations permit companies within an affiliated group to share the costs of developing technology and other valuable intellectual property. In establishing a new cost sharing arrangement (CSA), invariably a key issue is how much the cost sharing participants should pay for the rights to existing or in-process IP that will be used in the development of new IP under the CSA. The IRS has been concerned that some taxpayers have used existing regulations to justify low buy-in payments for CSAs and, as a result, transferred valuable IP to offshore entities, often in tax advantaged locations, with inadequate compensation to the U.S. parent company. In response, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would change the way buy in payments must be determined. Central to the proposed regulations is an income method, which is new to the transfer pricing regulations but is commonly used in other valuation contexts. A distinguished panel of practitioners and current and former government officials will discuss some of the key economic issues raised by this proposed change in the cost sharing regulations. (4/27/2006) http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060427bngh.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060427bngh.mp3 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 17:30:00 GMT clean 52:47 economics, accounting, taxation, transfer, pricing, IRS, IP Bob Shackleton Learn about the basic climate science and the historical and projected climate change along with the uncertainties with respect to that change. Hear about the economics of climate change: stock externalities, discounting, distribution of costs, and mitigation (quantity, price, and technology). Bob Shackleton has served as a senior analyst in the Macroeconomic Analysis Division at the Congressional Budget Office since 1999, working on climate change, global demographics, retirement preparation, and international remittances. From 1991 to 1999 he worked on climate issues at the Environmental Protection Agency. He received his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Yale College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park. Teleconference co-sponsored by the Manufacturing Roundtable, Corporate Planning Roundtable, and Regional Utility Roundtable. 4/18/2006 Economics of Climate Change: Learn about the basic climate science and the historical and projected climate change along with the uncertainties with respect to that change. Hear about the economics of climate change: stock externalities, discounting, distribution of costs, and mitigation (quantity, price, and technology). Bob Shackleton has served as a senior analyst in the Macroeconomic Analysis Division at the Congressional Budget Office since 1999, working on climate change, global demographics, retirement preparation, and international remittances. From 1991 to 1999 he worked on climate issues at the Environmental Protection Agency. He received his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Yale College and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park. Teleconference co-sponsored by the Manufacturing Roundtable, Corporate Planning Roundtable, and Regional Utility Roundtable. 4/18/2006 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060418ocxy.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060418ocxy.mp3 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 01:46:00 GMT clean 1:07:25 economics, climate, global, warming, externalities, costs, stock, CO2 John Goodman Many Europeans believe that in America health is rationed by price, whereas in Europe it is generally made available for free. In fact, health care is almost as free at the point of consumption in America as it is in Europe. We do not use price rationing. Instead we ration the same way other developed countries ration care - with our time. But rationing by waiting creates a net social loss. To find radically different physician behavior, one must look at markets where third-party payers are not involved. If health insurance worked like the insurance people purchase for their homes and automobiles, reimbursements would cover the expected cost of care for most providers; but patients would be free to negotiate prices with individual providers and pay more for better service. Some assume that we need a new government program to kick-start needed technological changes. Yet the private sector already has developed many of the tools to solve these problems. And turn patients into medical shoppers. Shopping for Health Care http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060411fnwe.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060411fnwe.mp3 Sat, 10 Jun 2006 21:18:00 GMT clean 53:26 health care, technology, economics Henry Kaufmann Risks in the Financial System The President's Health Care Agenda http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060406mazs.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060406mazs.mp3 Sat, 10 Jun 2006 21:18:00 GMT clean 49:40 finance, markets, risk, systemic, securities, Wall Street Roy Ramthun The President's Health Care Agenda The President's Health Care Agenda http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060303uvbg.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060303uvbg.mp3 Sat, 06 May 2006 02:04:00 GMT clean 48:57 health,economics,Medicare,Medicaid,drugs Paul Donovan and Paul Lee Currency Outlook 2006:Currencies in Europe and Asia Currency Outlook 2006:Currencies in Europe and Asia http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060209inql.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060209inql.mp3 Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:00:00 GMT clean 39:57 business,economics,currency,dollar,exchange,rate Tim O'Neill and Michael Warren Currency Outlook 2006:Currencies in the Americas http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060201kvti.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060201kvti.mp3 Sat, 08 Apr 2006 17:00:00 GMT clean 44:55 business,economics,currency,dollar,exchange,rate John Bogle "The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism": John Bogle’s recent book outlines what he sees as important shortcomings of U.S. corporate governance in the wake of Sarbanes-Oxley. These include boards that do not effectively protect shareholders by reigning in the excesses of managers; a shortening of the investment time horizon (the “rent-a-stock” system) that undermines market discipline; and excessive costs imposed by mutual fund managers who are more motivated by sales and fees than by stewardship. Fortunately, Bogle’s book is packed with concrete recommendations to address these issues, including reform in the way stock options are structured and expensed, a widening the scope of required financial reporting, and disclosure by mutual funds as to how they voted the proxies of their shareholders. In this teleconference, held at the FDIC Risk Analysis Center, Mr. Bogle presented a summary of his views on these issues and addressed questions from the audience. "The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism": John Bogle’s recent book outlines what he sees as important shortcomings of U.S. corporate governance in the wake of Sarbanes-Oxley. These include boards that do not effectively protect shareholders by reigning in the excesses of managers; a shortening of the investment time horizon (the “rent-a-stock” system) that undermines market discipline; and excessive costs imposed by mutual fund managers who are more motivated by sales and fees than by stewardship. Fortunately, Bogle’s book is packed with concrete recommendations to address these issues, including reform in the way stock options are structured and expensed, a widening the scope of required financial reporting, and disclosure by mutual funds as to how they voted the proxies of their shareholders. In this teleconference, held at the FDIC Risk Analysis Center, Mr. Bogle presented a summary of his views on these issues and addressed questions from the audience. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060110gmer.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/0601boglepwoe.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:25:00 GMT clean 1:00:13 business,economics,finance,risk,capitalism,corporate,goverance Nariman Behravesh Nariman Behravesh, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist for Global Insight, looks at "Issues in the External Environment". An update, touching on topics such as the outlook for U.S. economic growth, China, oil prices, housing, inflation, interest rates, the dollar and the current account deficit. Nariman Behravesh, Executive Vice President and Chief Economist for Global Insight, looks at "Issues in the External Environment". An update, touching on topics such as the outlook for U.S. economic growth, China, oil prices, housing, inflation, interest rates, the dollar and the current account deficit. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060110gmer.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/060110gmer.mp3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:25:00 GMT clean 52:53 business,economics,corporate,planning,strategy,management