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The recent past has witnessed most notable shifts affecting the entire range of economic policies. They combine both the long anticipated step up from ultra-low interest rates to proposed but long dormant and now energized tax, regulatory, and potentially spending initiatives. Keeping up with developments can be a challenge in itself, so how are the macro-economy and individual decision makers adjusting?

To help us better interpret this full tide of changes delivered in an especially strong wave, we will welcome back for an annual return visit a senior business economist at the Chicago Fed who closely tracks regional activity in the Midwest. After hearing his presentation, you will ideally come away with useful insights on topics like:

• Trends in policy targets and their business impacts
• Interrelationship of fiscal and monetary moves
• Prospects for various economic sectors
• Relevant considerations for small and emerging businesses

Speaker:

Scott Brave, Policy Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Scott major responsibilities include the Chicago Fed’s contribution to the Beige Book that guides the Fed’s Board of Governors in their policymaking. He also produces public releases on the Chicago Fed’s National Activity, Midwest Economy and Financial Conditions Indexes. His professional research has addressed topics such as employment and economic growth trend analysis and modeling for economic forecasts and financial instability. He earned both his bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Chicago, and subsequently his MBA in economics, statistics and finance from Chicago Booth in 2008. 

Moderator: Greg Gocek

Networking:  6:15 to 7 PM  Presentation starts at 7 PM.