For the Week of 11/16/2008
NABE Outlook: Panel Sees Prolonged Recession
Business economists became decidedly more negative on the economic outlook for the next several quarters as a result of the intensification of credit market stresses and evidence of spillover to the real economy. NABE members can read the full report online. A summary is available to the public.
Education Request for Proposal
The NABE Education Committee is initiating a new education program that would enhance the career development of NABE members. The Committee invites qualified consultants to submit proposals for the program. Please click here for more information and to download the RFP.
NABE Teleconferences
- NABE Industry Survey - November 3 Podcast available
- NABE Outlook - November 17 Podcast available
- Financial Proposals to Stabilize the Mortgage Market - Nov 19 Podcast available
- US Manufacturing Outlook - NABE Manufacturing Roundtable Dec 4
NABE Industry Survey: A Significant Downshift
Respondents to the October NABE Industry Survey were considerably more negative than they were in July, suggesting that the ongoing financial crisis is pulling down the overall economy. NABE members can read the full report online. A summary is available to the public.
October NABE News Online
The October issue of NABE News is online, with coverage of the Annual Meeting along with all our regular features.
Addressing Future Economic Challenges
New Nobel laureate Paul Krugman was one of the speaker's at NABE’s 50th annual meeting, sharing a session with 2006 Nobel laureate Edmund Phelps on The New Dynamics of Globalization. Follow the link to the session page, which in turn has links to the speaker presentations and podcasts from the meeting.
Teleconference on the Financial Crisis
Listen to two former Fed Governors, Lyle Gramley and Laurence Meyer, along with David Wyss of Standard & Poor's and Stuart Hoffman of PNC, as they discuss the latest from the markets. The podcast of the 9/17 teleconference is now online.
NABE Launches Mentoring Program
NABE has launched a mentoring program to facilitate the building of professional relationships among its members. Become a mentor or mentee today!
Policy Survey: Financial Issues Still Dominate Amid Rising Concern Over Energy and Inflation
While NABE members continue to express near-term concerns over the state of the financial system, we are seeing a shifting of their focus to energy prices and inflation. The August, 2008 NABE Policy Survey is online.
2008 Salary Survey
The 2008 Salary Survey is now online for members. The median base salary of the 611 respondents is up to $119,999.
July Business Economics
The July 2008 issue of Business Economics is now online. It features articles on the Fed's communications strategy, the subprime credit market, semiconductor pricing, Mexico's changing demographics, Porter's competitive model, and our regular features.
Economic Analysis: Quality Data, Meaningful Results
NABE's 2008 Professional Development Seminar, "Economic Analysis: Quality Data, Meaningful Results" showed you how to find economic data more efficiently and use the data more effectively. NABE members can find speaker materials and slide shows online.
Revamped Career Center
Check out NABE's revamped Career Center, with stories about the career paths of NABE member
Get Connected
Are you an early- to mid-career NABE member looking for ways to jump-start your career, expand your network, and develop professionally? Join Get Connected!
Policy Survey: Amid Credit Concerns, A Lack of Consensus on Monetary and Fiscal Policy
NABE members are increasingly concerned over the short-term risks associated with subprime mortgages and other forms of indebtedness, while they continue to cast a wary eye on inflation, according to the March NABE Policy Survey, available online.
NABE Podcasting
NABE teleconferences are recorded, and are available for purchase as podcasts. (MP3 files). All previous teleconferences are now available. Find out more at the NABE Podcasting page. Podcasts that are over two months old will be available free -- see the list. You can also subscribe to the free podcasts via the iTunes Music Store
