Speakers
- Rajeev Dhawan,
- Carl R. Zwerner Chair of Economic Forecasting
- Director, Economic Forecasting Center, Georgia State University
- Stuart P.M. Mackintosh,
- Executive Director, Group of Thirty
- Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford,
- British Consulate General, Atlanta
- David E. Altig,
- Executive Vice President and Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Conference Program
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration & Coffee | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Words of Welcome | Richard D. Phillips Dean J.Mack Robinson College of Business |
| 8:40 a.m. | “Globalization Under Threat? The Economic Outlook and Risks Ahead” Dr. Mackintosh balances the narrative of ‘globalization in retreat’ with modest optimism over positive key indicators in major economies. He evaluates recent growth in Europe and identifies risks ahead for the global economy. |
Stuart P.M. Mackintosh Executive Director Group of Thirty |
| 9:05 a.m | “The economics of Brexit" The presentation will start by looking at some of the economic reasons that may have driven many UK voters to vote to leave the EU in June 2016. The presentation will then look at the performance of the UK economy since June 2016 and the prognosis for the rest of the year. It will then look at scenarios for the UK economy through Brexit under the different forms that it might take. It will conclude with some thoughts on the long term effects of Brexit on the UK economy. |
Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford British Consulate General Atlanta |
| 9:30 a.m | “The Fed Outlook” David Altig will discuss the outlook for U.S. growth, employment and inflation, and offer some reflections on what it may mean for Fed Policy. |
David E. Altig Executive Vice President and Director of Research Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta |
| 9:55 a.m. | Q & A | |
| 10:10 a.m. | Refreshments Break | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Reconvene | |
| 10:40 a.m. | Forecast of the Nation, State and Region Rajeev Dhawan delivers his keynote presentation on the economic outlook of the United States, Georgia and the Atlanta Metro Region. Join us as he shares his views on the state of the global economy as well as employment and consumption trends and their impact on industry in Georgia. He will discuss, in particular, the implications for residential and commercial real estate in the Atlanta Metro Region. |
Rajeev Dhawan Carl R. Zwerner Chair of Economic Forecasting Director Economic Forecasting Center J. Mack Robinson College of Business |
| 12:00 p.m. | Q & A and Conclusion | |
| 12:15 p.m. | Light Lunch & Networking |
