Seminar Connects Data Sources With Macro Models

NABE’s Professional Development Seminar offered participants a unique opportunity to connect the dots—from the raw statistics produced by the federal government to the macro models that produce some of the nation’s most widely cited forecasts. More

President's Letter

NABE President Chris Varvares fills us in with news of ongoing initiatives at NABE. More

Policy Conference Puts Spotlight on Options, Reforms

Even as keynote speakers told 25th Annual Washington Policy Conference attendees about options for the Obama administration and Congress, Federal Reserve and Treasury officials were crafting initiatives to counter the economic crisis. More

Data Points: New Resources

Find new resources in this roundup of reports and special features, including a BLS site for tracking auto industry jobs and pay, Obama administration site for details on stimulus funding, BEA’s frequently asked questions pages, and more. More

In Appreciation of Ed Mennis: Editor, Mentor To Many

In recognition of his leadership and friendship, NABE members paid tribute to Ed Mennis and recalled his many contributions to the economics profession, to NABE, and to individual members. More

Get Connected Hosts Networking, Poster Session

On the eve of the March Policy Conference, Get Connected drew a crowd for its networking event, and the group of early and mid-career members also sponsored poster sessions at the conference. More

Data Agency Funding Restored in Key Areas

Three major federal data agencies see funding restored for several key programs in the huge funding measure approved by Congress for the for the remainder of fiscal 2009. More

Andrea Keenan Enjoys Challenge of Assessing Country Risk

When NABE member Andrea Keenan talks about the global economy, her perspective is more than that of an economist and researcher in her work at A.M.Best Company, where she heads the Country Risk Division. More

Welcome Aboard, New Members

Meet three of NABE’s newest members: Peter Fishman, Pauline Nyawira, and Chantelle Schieven. More

Windows on the Web

Webmaster Bruce Kratofil highlights NABE’s brave new steps in world of video, and describes benefits and problems related to new membership portal. More

News Briefs

Nominations are open for NABE officers, board members, and fellows; program in works for 5lst Annual Meeting in St. Louis Oct. 10-13; register for August skills seminar, and more .More

Chapter News

The latest news from chapters, including the Gateway Chapter’s co-sponsorship of a lecture at the St. Louis Fed, Chicago chapter plans to hear from former NABE president and a board member, plus events coming up in New Orleans, Los Angeles and San Francisco. More

Calendar

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