March Conference to Probe Role
of Economics in Policymaking

The political landscape will change in January when the new Congress convenes and it will soon be time for NABE’s March Policy Conference to take a close look at how economics can play a key role in policymaking. More

2007 Professional Development Seminar Heads West

Find out what’s in store at next year’s Professional Development Seminar, scheduled for April 22-24 in San Diego.More

Census Director Kincannon Tells of Budget Crunch

Outgoing Census Bureau Director C. Louis Kincannon describes ramifications of recent funding restraints and what could happen if Congress fails to pass certain appropriations. More

BEA, BLS Face Possible Cuts in Key Data Series

Given that Congress left final decisions pending, major data agencies face possible funding reductions that would affect key data programs, including the CPI. More.

Cardinale Finds Return to Economics Energizing

NABE member Joe Cardinale returns to his economic roots at Air Products, where he finds the career move invigorating as he tracks trends of global markets.More

Welcome Aboard, New Members

Meet four of NABE’s newest members: Tanweer Akram, Bill Hubbell, Thomas Krasnor, and Anders Rune. More

President’s Letter

Learn about “Tannenbaum’s Laws” on how to get the best economic statistics and support the federal agencies that generate them. More

Windows on the Web

NABE Webmaster Bruce Kratofil leads a tour of a new website for data users who want to crunch numbers in new ways—or what’s a Swivel? More

Seattle Chapter Regroups for Growing Membership

Find out why leaders of NABE’s Seattle chapter chose a new name and plotted a new course. More

Member News

Keep up to date with fellow NABE members. More

News Briefs

Check out the latest on plans for the 2007 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, a call for contributed papers, nominations for the Shiskin Award, and more. More

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