ECON-versations with NABE

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! On our monthly labor series, former NABE presidents Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado discuss the March employment report, how the Fed is reacting to policy shifts, and discuss the outlook with Burning Glass Institute's Guy Berger.⁠

Ellen ⁠is Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. ⁠Julia⁠ is the President and Founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. ⁠Guy⁠ is Director of Economic Research at The Burning Glass Institute.

Be sure to tune in after every employment report for our labor series as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy.⁠

NABE ⁠is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE include former Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

Welcome back to our monthly series on inflation and the Fed! Our hosts, Gregory Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton, break down the February CPI report, highlight key takeaways, assess tariff risks to the outlook, discuss the University of Michigan inflation expectations, and explore how the Fed will balance its mandate ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting.

⁠Greg⁠ is the Vice President of NABE and Chief Economist at EY. ⁠Laura ⁠is Senior Economist and Founding Partner atMacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. Be sure to tune in every Monday after the CPI release for a new episode!

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! Former NABE Presidents Ellen Zentner and Julia Coronado discuss the February jobs and payroll report, asses the impact of federal layoffs, wrap up the NABE Policy Conference and Monetary Policy Forum, and weigh in on their outlook for the March report.

Ellen is Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Julia is the President and Founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. Be sure to tune in after everyemployment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy.

NABE is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures ineconomics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities. Past presidents of NABE includeformer Chairman of the Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve System, Alan Greenspan, several former Federal Reserve Governors, and other senior business leaders.

Listen in for an in-depth analysis of the Trump Administration’s latest tariff proposals and their potential impact on global trade, U.S. industries, and the broader macroeconomy. Our expert panel examines key economic implications, including supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and shifting trade alliances. We also explore the geopolitical ramifications of these policies and what they mean for businesses and consumers alike.

Joshua Bailey, Principal Global Economist, Economist Intelligence Unit

Michael Pearce, Deputy Chief U.S. Economist, Oxford EconomicsModerator: Tani Fukui, Macroeconomist and Senior Director, MetLife Investment Management

This was recorded February 20, 2025.

Don't miss the41st Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference, March 2-4, in Washington, DC! The advance deadline is Wednesday, February 26. In-person, single day, and virtual registration is available - act now!

Organized under the theme, “Global Reset? New Dynamics Facing Business and Policy Leaders,” the 2025 conference will delve into the rapidly evolving economic landscape shaped by intensifying geopolitical and trade tensions, transformative technological advancements, climate change challenges, and mounting fiscal imbalances. Through in-depth discussions and expert insights, the conference will explore how businesses and governments can navigate these pressing and persistent issues to build resilience and foster growth.

Welcome back to our monthly series on inflation and the Fed! Our hosts, Gregory Daco and Laura Rosner-Warburton, discuss the "hot and sticky" CPI print, analyze core inflation components and the mixed signals in the inflation data, and how the Fed might approach the March FOMC.

⁠Greg⁠ is the Vice President of NABE and Chief Economist at EY. ⁠Laura⁠ is Senior Economist and Founding Partner at MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. Be sure to tune in every Monday after the CPI release for a new episode.

⁠Join us in Washington, DC for the 41st Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference!⁠⁠ This year's conference will feature numerous sessions dedicated to analyzing the anticipated policy shifts under the second Trump administration, including the potential for tariffs, expanded deregulation, and evolving energy policies, examining their profoundimplications for economic growth, the job market, and inflation. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to engage with key figures, both inside and outside of the administration, and gain actionable insights during this pivotal moment for the economy.

This is a webinar replay from February 11, 2025.

California wildfires are just the latest example of how climate change is impacting households, businesses, and the environment. The economic costs are mounting, as is the public health impacts. With insurance premiums as well as accessibility to insurance products as key headwinds to mitigate risks, there is a struggle to find a way forward to rebuilding, resiliency, and an effective transition to a more stable and secure backdrop.

Speakers:

• John Abatzoglou, Professor, University of California, Merced |Slides
• Michel Leonard, Chief Economist and Data Scientist, Insurance Information Institute |Slides
• Michael Wara, Senior Director of Policy, Sustainability Accelerator, Stanford University 

Moderator:Stuart Mackintosh, CBE, Executive Director, The Group of Thirty

NABE Policy Conference Chair Elaine Buckberg and co-host of ECON-versations Ellen Zentner unpack key themes of the conference program, spotlight sessions to watch for, cover interactive elements of the conference, and more! To register and view the full program, please visit NABE.com/PC2025.

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! Former NABEPresidentsEllen Zentner andJulia Coronado sit down with Arnold C. Harberger Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago,Ufuk Akcigit, and discuss his work on the IntuitQuickbooks Small Business Index.

Ellen Zentner, Chief Economic Strategist and Global Head ofThematic and Macro Investing, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Julia Coronado, President and Founder, MacroPolicyPerspectives LLC

We hope to see you for the41st Annual NABE Economic Policy Conference March 2-4 in Washington, DC! Organized under the theme, “Global Reset? New Dynamics Facing Business and Policy Leaders,” the conference will delve into the rapidly evolving economic landscape shaped by intensifying geopolitical and trade tensions, transformative technological advancements, climate change challenges, and mounting fiscal imbalances. Through in-depth discussions and expert insights, the conference will explore how businesses and governments can navigate these pressing and persistent issues to build resilience and foster growth.

Live from San Francisco at the 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting! This episode is a recording from the NABE "Will A.I. Save Us or Destroy Us?" session on January 4, 2025.

Erik Brynjolfsson, Stanford University | Slides

Anton Korinek, University of Virginia | Slides

Hal Varian, Google | Slides

Moderator: Benjamin Leyden, Cornell University

Live from San Francisco at the 2025 ASSA Annual Meeting! This episode is a recording from the NABE "Global Macroeconomic and Policy Outlook" session on January 3, 2025.

Alvaro Pereira, OECD | Slides

Christina Romer, University of California-Berkeley | Slides

Ellen Zentner, Morgan Stanley

Moderator: Charles Steindel, CBE, NABE Business Economics