President's Letter: On Meeting Unprecedented Challenges

NABE President Chris Varvares laments living in such "interesting times," but observes that economists' skills are in great demand as they are called on to track trends and predict turning points even in a quickly changing environment. More

March Policy Conference: Restoring Financial and Economic Stability

When NABE convenes its 25th Annual Washington Economic Policy Conference March 1-3, the administration of President Barack Obama will be just six weeks old and it will be prime time for exploring options for legislation and policy changes. More

Get Connected Offers Mentor Program

Building on momentum from the annual meeting and outreach to members, NABE’s Get Connected program for early and mid-career professionals has launched its mentor program and is preparing new offerings for 2009. More

Data Agencies Weigh More Cuts

As a result of Congress funding most of the federal government through a continuing resolution, the major data agencies are in a holding pattern. But when the new Congress convenes in January, officials of the three major data agencies say there is a good chance they will have to make more cuts. More

Data Points…New Resources

Find new resources in this roundup of recently released reports, including a BEA technical note about where federal bailout programs show up in the national accounts, job loss and related data in financial services from BLS, and World Bank web pages on the global crisis. More

Chad Moutray's Role at SBA Blends Research, Advocacy

As policymakers and lawmakers focus on ways to revive the U.S. economy, NABE member Chad Moutray will be looking for opportunities to keep them informed about how small businesses could play a significant role in the turnaround. More

Finding NABE as Student, Bernstein Values Her Involvement

Elizabeth Bernstein’s introduction to NABE was an unexpected one.  And once the then 19-year-old college student took part in her first Professional Development Seminar, she knew she had found a connection that she expects will span her career as an economist. More

Welcome Aboard, New Members

Meet four of NABE’s newest members: Richard Ebrey, June Fong, Charles Lloyd, and Russell Waddell. More

Windows on the Web: Waiting for eNOAH

Webmaster Bruce Kratofil explains the migration of NABE to the new association management software, eNOAH, and how it will streamline member services on the Web. More

Business Economics Summaries

Highlights of the October issue of Business Economics, including presentations by Fed Chairman Bernanke, FDIC Chair Bair, and CEA Chairman Lazear, plus papers on corporate jet usage trends, and competitiveness in aerial refueling tankers. More

News Briefs

Mark your calendar for dates early next year for special events, including a half-day conference on regional workforce issues at Villanova, the Professional Development Seminar, and other highlights. More

Chapter News

The latest news from chapters, including new officers in Dallas/Fort Worth, a new website in Houston, plus resources for chapters. More

Calendar

Keep up to date on all NABE events. More