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 2009 brucek@bjkresearch.com (Bruce Kratofil) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:12:00 GMT The valuation declines that have laid waste to the housing market have also impacted commercial real estate with values reported to NCREIF down 25% from the peak through 2Q 2009.  As with the housing market, there is weakness in demand for commercial space bringing occupancy down across property types to lows not seen since early in the decade. Although supply is less of an issue this time, the concentration of construction activity in a few markets will add to the overhang of space created by the recession.  Property owners that need to roll-over their balloon debt are faced with the loss of securitization financing and tightened standards among the commercial banks that have been their stalwart investors.  Is this slow-motion train wreck large enough to warrant a TALF II financing program or generate the second-leg down in a W-shaped recession? The valuation declines that have laid waste to the housing market have also impacted commercial real estate with values reported to NCREIF down 25% from the peak through 2Q 2009.  As with the housing market, there is weakness in demand for commercial space bringing occupancy down across property types to lows not seen since early in the decade. Although supply is less of an issue this time, the concentration of construction activity in a few markets will add to the overhang of space created by the recession.  Property owners that need to roll-over their balloon debt are faced with the loss of securitization financing and tightened standards among the commercial banks that have been their stalwart investors.  Is this slow-motion train wreck large enough to warrant a TALF II financing program or generate the second-leg down in a W-shaped recession? http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/091203nhyt.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/091203nhyt.mp3 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:12:00 GMT clean 54:24 economics, real estate, commercial, default Lawrence Summers gives the 2009 Adam Smith Address at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the National Association for Business Economics. Recorded October 12, 2009 Lawrence Summers gives the 2009 Adam Smith Address at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the National Association for Business Economics. Recorded October 12, 2009 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/summers091012.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/summers091012.mp3 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:49:00 GMT clean 57:58 economics, policy, Adam Smith Parul Jain, MacroFin Analytics, moderator; Fabrice Hatem, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD; Michael Stephen Hanni, Economist, UNCTAD. This teleconference highlights the prospects for foreign direct investment plans by multi-national corporations in the aftermath of the global crisis. It addresses questions such as: To what extent will the crisis affect foreign direct investment flows? When can a rebound be expected? Are there signs of recovery? Which host regions and industries will be most affected? What are some of the internationalization strategies? Recorded July 24, 2009 Parul Jain, MacroFin Analytics, moderator; Fabrice Hatem, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD; Michael Stephen Hanni, Economist, UNCTAD. This teleconference highlights the prospects for foreign direct investment plans by multi-national corporations in the aftermath of the global crisis. It addresses questions such as: To what extent will the crisis affect foreign direct investment flows? When can a rebound be expected? Are there signs of recovery? Which host regions and industries will be most affected? What are some of the internationalization strategies? Recorded July 24, 2009 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090724unctad.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090724unctad.mp3 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:49:00 GMT clean 1:00:21 foreign, investment, UNCTAD Despite extremely low yields, foreign investors flocked to the safety of U.S. Treasury securities last autumn. However, budget deficits as far as the eye can see are causing some investors to question whether the relatively low yields of U.S. Treasury securities adequately compensate them for the risk of potentially higher inflation. Will foreign investors eschew U.S. Treasuries and other fixed income investments? What are the implications for the external accounts of the United States and the value of the dollar? Recorded July 7, 2009 Despite extremely low yields, foreign investors flocked to the safety of U.S. Treasury securities last autumn. However, budget deficits as far as the eye can see are causing some investors to question whether the relatively low yields of U.S. Treasury securities adequately compensate them for the risk of potentially higher inflation. Will foreign investors eschew U.S. Treasuries and other fixed income investments? What are the implications for the external accounts of the United States and the value of the dollar? Recorded July 7, 2009 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090707usinvest.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090707usinvest.mp3 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:28:00 GMT clean 55:57 finance, markets, international, Treasuries The NABE Financial Roundtable hosted a teleconference with John Silvia, Chief Economist, Wachovia Bank on the current state of financial markets. Recorded June 26, 2009 The NABE Financial Roundtable hosted a teleconference with John Silvia, Chief Economist, Wachovia Bank on the current state of financial markets. Recorded June 26, 2009 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090626finmkt.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090626finmkt.mp3 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:58:00 GMT clean 56:38 finance, markets, mortgage, risk, restructuring Stewart Ramsey, Senior Economist, Agricultural Services, IHS Global Insight; Ronald Trostle, Economist, Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; William Janis, International Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, moderator. During 2007-08, agricultural commodity prices soared due to a various conventional and extraordinary factors.  This phenomenon affected all countries which either export or import agricultural products.  The global recession has substantially reduced agricultural trade flows.  With glimmers of an economic recovery in the United States, the world’s largest agricultural exporter, will prospects for global agricultural trade improve by 2010? Recorded 6/9/09 Stewart Ramsey, Senior Economist, Agricultural Services, IHS Global Insight; Ronald Trostle, Economist, Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; William Janis, International Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, moderator. During 2007-08, agricultural commodity prices soared due to a various conventional and extraordinary factors.  This phenomenon affected all countries which either export or import agricultural products.  The global recession has substantially reduced agricultural trade flows.  With glimmers of an economic recovery in the United States, the world’s largest agricultural exporter, will prospects for global agricultural trade improve by 2010? Recorded 6/9/09 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090609agprice.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090609agprice.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:56:00 GMT clean 1:02:57 agriculture, trade, prices, bubble In the tug-of-war between controlling healthcare costs and increasing access for the uninsured, little attention has been given to efforts to reduce healthcare demand.The NABE Health Economic Roundtable (HERT) sponsored a podcast on employer-sponsored healthcare programs featuring two recognized experts in the field. Larry Chapman MPH, WebMD's senior VP and director of its WellCert Program, who has been called "one of the world's foremost authorities on worksite wellness" speaks to the costs and benefits of wellness programs to employers, employees and insurers. Joining Larrywas Barry Hall, the principal researcher for Buck Consultants' annual global wellness practices research. Barry shared the recent work demonstrating increased wellness spending even through the recession and how different wellness program objectives around the globe have influenced their design and outcomes. Recorded 5/21/09 In the tug-of-war between controlling healthcare costs and increasing access for the uninsured, little attention has been given to efforts to reduce healthcare demand.The NABE Health Economic Roundtable (HERT) sponsored a podcast on employer-sponsored healthcare programs featuring two recognized experts in the field. Larry Chapman MPH, WebMD's senior VP and director of its WellCert Program, who has been called "one of the world's foremost authorities on worksite wellness" speaks to the costs and benefits of wellness programs to employers, employees and insurers. Joining Larrywas Barry Hall, the principal researcher for Buck Consultants' annual global wellness practices research. Barry shared the recent work demonstrating increased wellness spending even through the recession and how different wellness program objectives around the globe have influenced their design and outcomes. Recorded 5/21/09 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090521.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090521.mp3 Thu, 21 May 2009 23:49:00 GMT clean 1:05:02 health, wellness, corporate William Dunkelberg, NFIB. How are U.S. entrepreneurs adjusting to the current economic environment? Is the economic impact on small businesses greater than that on larger businesses? Do any opportunities exist for small businesses in the current economic environment? Will existing small businesses be the force to bring this economy out of the recession? These and other questions on the recession and small business will be addressed. Recorded 5/14/2009 William Dunkelberg, NFIB. How are U.S. entrepreneurs adjusting to the current economic environment? Is the economic impact on small businesses greater than that on larger businesses? Do any opportunities exist for small businesses in the current economic environment? Will existing small businesses be the force to bring this economy out of the recession? These and other questions on the recession and small business will be addressed. Recorded 5/14/2009 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090514.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090514.mp3 Mon, 18 May 2009 03:13:00 GMT clean 40:17 small business, recession Has the housing market turned the corner? What parts of the country will turn around first? How will the recession affect the number of foreclosures and home prices? What are the prospects for residential construction? These and other questions on the housing market situation will be addressed by a panel of housing experts. Recorded 4/23/09 Has the housing market turned the corner? What parts of the country will turn around first? How will the recession affect the number of foreclosures and home prices? What are the prospects for residential construction? These and other questions on the housing market situation will be addressed by a panel of housing experts. Recorded 4/23/09 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090423.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090423.mp3 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:46:00 GMT clean 55:57 housing, real estate, foreclosures The April 2, G20 summit in London will drive the process of redesigning the global architecture of financial supervision and oversight of systemically important financial institutions. The teleconference will review the challenges ahead and discuss the possible results of the G20 deliberations, European proposals for reform, and US steps toward domestic regulatory reform.  Recorded 3/26/2009 The April 2, G20 summit in London will drive the process of redesigning the global architecture of financial supervision and oversight of systemically important financial institutions. The teleconference will review the challenges ahead and discuss the possible results of the G20 deliberations, European proposals for reform, and US steps toward domestic regulatory reform.  Recorded 3/26/2009 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090326.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090326.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:26:00 GMT clean 46:59 G20, international, finance, reform Decisions are being made right now that will affect the industry data that will be collected beginning in 2012. Now is the time to learn about these changes and to offer suggestions on new and emerging industries that should be included. Other important decisions under consideration include the possible reduction in manufacturing industry detail and how outsourcing should be treated in NAICS. John Murphy, chair of the Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC), will lead the discussion. Other ECPC members from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau will be available to answer questions specific to industry data reported by those agencies. Recorded 3/19/2009 Decisions are being made right now that will affect the industry data that will be collected beginning in 2012. Now is the time to learn about these changes and to offer suggestions on new and emerging industries that should be included. Other important decisions under consideration include the possible reduction in manufacturing industry detail and how outsourcing should be treated in NAICS. John Murphy, chair of the Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC), will lead the discussion. Other ECPC members from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau will be available to answer questions specific to industry data reported by those agencies. Recorded 3/19/2009 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090319.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/090319.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:58:00 GMT clean 59:42 NAICS, economic, statistics, revision Dr. RIchard Brown, FDIC; Dr. David Berson, PMI Group; Moderator: Dr. Nayantara Hensel, US Naval Postgraduate School. A number of proposals have been suggested to stabilize the US mortgage market. As economic conditions deteriorate, the impetus for loan modification has increased. Most recently, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the FDIC have provided loan modification plans, while various banks, such as Citigroup, Bank of America, etc. are engaging in loan modification programs. The purpose of the teleconference is to examine the various loan modification programs, their implementation and target audience, and their proposed impact, as well as to discuss the recent trends in the US mortgage markets. Recorded 11/19/2008 Dr. RIchard Brown, FDIC; Dr. David Berson, PMI Group; Moderator: Dr. Nayantara Hensel, US Naval Postgraduate School. A number of proposals have been suggested to stabilize the US mortgage market. As economic conditions deteriorate, the impetus for loan modification has increased. Most recently, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the FDIC have provided loan modification plans, while various banks, such as Citigroup, Bank of America, etc. are engaging in loan modification programs. The purpose of the teleconference is to examine the various loan modification programs, their implementation and target audience, and their proposed impact, as well as to discuss the recent trends in the US mortgage markets. Recorded 11/19/2008 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/081119.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/081119.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:46:00 GMT clean 55:31 markets, panic, finance, mortgage, sub-prime, banking Lyle Gramley, former Fed Governor/Senior Economic Advisor, The Washington Research Group; Laurence Meyer, former Fed Governor/Vice Chairman, Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC; David Wyss, Chief Economist, Standard and Poor’s; Stuart Hoffman, Chief Economist, PNC Financial Services, moderator. The panel discuss the turmoil in the financial markets. Recorded 9/17/2008 Lyle Gramley, former Fed Governor/Senior Economic Advisor, The Washington Research Group; Laurence Meyer, former Fed Governor/Vice Chairman, Macroeconomic Advisers, LLC; David Wyss, Chief Economist, Standard and Poor’s; Stuart Hoffman, Chief Economist, PNC Financial Services, moderator. The panel discuss the turmoil in the financial markets. Recorded 9/17/2008 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080917.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080917.mp3 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:20:00 GMT clean 1:00:11 markets, panic, finance, mortgage, sub-prime, housing Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Vice President, American Trucking Association; Jeff Rubin, Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets; Kathryn Kobe, Direction of Price, Wage and Productivity Analysis, ECS, LLC, moderator.With the price of a barrel of oil well over $100 per barrel, the cost of transportation is becoming more of an issue in the decision making of manufacturers. Jeff Rubin, the Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets, will discuss his research on the impact on globalization of the soaring cost of oil and how the increase in shipping costs is challenging the low-wage advantage of outsourcing to Asia. Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Vice President of the American Trucking Associations will discuss the realities of higher transportation costs in the U.S. economy. Recorded 8/21/2008. Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Vice President, American Trucking Association; Jeff Rubin, Chief Economist, CIBC World Markets; Kathryn Kobe, Direction of Price, Wage and Productivity Analysis, ECS, LLC, moderator.With the price of a barrel of oil well over $100 per barrel, the cost of transportation is becoming more of an issue in the decision making of manufacturers. Jeff Rubin, the Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets, will discuss his research on the impact on globalization of the soaring cost of oil and how the increase in shipping costs is challenging the low-wage advantage of outsourcing to Asia. Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Vice President of the American Trucking Associations will discuss the realities of higher transportation costs in the U.S. economy. Recorded 8/21/2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080821.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080821.mp3 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:49:00 GMT clean 54:48 oil, transportation, cost, logistics, globalization, trade Sara Johnson, Global Insight; Robert Kleinhenz, California Association of Realtors; Sean Snaith, University of Central Florida; Ann Dunbar, BEA, moderator. The housing situation continues to dominate the economic outlook. This teleconference presents thenational outlook as well as a look at two hard-hit states, California and Florida, in this Regional-Utility Roundtable Teleconference. Recorded 7/24/2008. Sara Johnson, Global Insight; Robert Kleinhenz, California Association of Realtors; Sean Snaith, University of Central Florida; Ann Dunbar, BEA, moderator. The housing situation continues to dominate the economic outlook. This teleconference presents thenational outlook as well as a look at two hard-hit states, California and Florida, in this Regional-Utility Roundtable Teleconference. Recorded 7/24/2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080724.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080724.mp3 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:56:00 GMT clean 59:42 housing, outlook, U.S., Florida, California Peter Hooper, Chief U.S. Economist, Deutsche Bank Securities; Scott Pardee, Professor of Monetary Economics, Middlebury College; Charles Peabody, Portales Partners; Robert T. McGee, U.S. Trust and Bank of America Wealth Management, moderater. The NABE Financial Roundtable hosts this update on the financial crisis. Recorded 7/2/2008. Peter Hooper, Chief U.S. Economist, Deutsche Bank Securities; Scott Pardee, Professor of Monetary Economics, Middlebury College; Charles Peabody, Portales Partners; Robert T. McGee, U.S. Trust and Bank of America Wealth Management, moderater. The NABE Financial Roundtable hosts this update on the financial crisis. Recorded 7/2/2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080702.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080702.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:42:00 GMT clean 1:09:13 financial, crisis, mortgage, banking, risk John Walker, Oxford Economics and Ralph Petta, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Business investment slipped slightly during the 1st quarter and recent factory orders have been mixed, as has business sentiment. All of this may herald the loss of this leg supportive of the economy. This teleconference focused on these issues as well as that of credit availability and the role of leasing as an alternative. Two perspectives are provided, that of a leading economic consultancy and forecaster and that of the equipment leasing and financing industry. Recorded 6/19/2008. John Walker, Oxford Economics and Ralph Petta, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Business investment slipped slightly during the 1st quarter and recent factory orders have been mixed, as has business sentiment. All of this may herald the loss of this leg supportive of the economy. This teleconference focused on these issues as well as that of credit availability and the role of leasing as an alternative. Two perspectives are provided, that of a leading economic consultancy and forecaster and that of the equipment leasing and financing industry. Recorded 6/19/2008. http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080619.mp3 http://www.nabe.com/podcasts/080619.mp3 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:27:00 GMT clean 1:09:13 equipment, capital, spending, finance, forecast 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, 01 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 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 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 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 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, 07 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 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 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 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 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 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