Mike is an economist whose work focuses on short-term macroeconomic forecasting and calculating quarterly GDP figures for the U.S. economy from incoming monthly source-data. We cover: 

• Understanding the role of economists
• The Evolution of economic forecasting
• Investment strategies: Market timing v long-term hold
• Market behavior during market uncertainty
• Monetary policy: mechanism & impact 
• The risks of the national debt
• The shift in economic stability
• Understanding fiscal policy & their impact
• Current macroeconomic trends & inflation
• Investment strategies for individuals