ECON-versations with NABE

Listen in as NABE President Ellen Zentner, Chief U.S. Economist at Morgan Stanley, speaks with Kyla Scanlon, author of In this Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work .  You’ve heard of a “vibecession,” now hear directly from Kyla, who coined the term, on what it means.  Plus, find out about inflation’s impact on households, survey methodology in the modern age, funding for statistical agenci...

In this week's episode of Measurement Mondays we speak with Tom Howells, Chief of the Industry Economics Division at the Bureau of Economic Analysis to talk GDP! Ever wonder why the BEA releases real and nominal GDP figures? Which figures should you be using and why? Plus, there is more to GDP than just the top-line figures. Join us as we walk through the differences of BEA’s value added by in...

Join us over the next few weeks for Measurement Mondays , a limited series of the ECON-versations with NABE podcast, where we speak to officials at the federal statistical agencies about some of their more popular data sets and the questions they get most often from economists about the data. Measurement Mondays is sponsored by The NABE Foundation’s Economic Measurement Seminar .   In the first ep...

Welcome back to another episode of ECON-versations with NABE! NABE President Ellen Zentner and former NABE President Julia Coronado discuss the May employment report. Be sure to tune in every Monday following the employment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy.   Ellen Zentner , Managing Director and U.S. Chief Economist, Morgan Stanley Julia Coronado , President...

This episode is a webinar replay of the May 2024 NABE Outlook Survey Results Webinar, held on May 20, 2024. NABE Outlook Survey Analysts discuss the results and take audience questions. The May 2024 NABE Outlook presents the consensus macroeconomic forecast of a panel of 43 professional forecasters. The survey, covering the outlook for 2024 and 2025, was conducted April 23 – May 6, 2024. Mervin Je...

In today's society, consumer attitudes and preferences are influenced by increasing political polarization and societal division. This panel aims to explore how political views affect consumer choices and delve into the phenomenon of politically motivated purchasing and boycotts. We will examine consumers' preference for brands taking a political stance versus remaining apolitical, drawing...

NABE President Ellen Zentner and former NABE President Julia Coronado discuss the April employment report. Be sure to tune in every Monday following the employment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy. Ellen Zentner , Managing Director and U.S. Chief Economist, Morgan Stanley Julia Coronado , President and Founder, MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC NABE is the premier...

This episode is the webinar replay of the April 2024 NABE Business Conditions Survey results webinar, held on Monday, April 22, 2024. NABE Business Conditions Survey Chair, Carlos Herrera, discusses the results and takes audience questions alongside Survey Analysts Sara Rutledge and Michael Uhrich. Carlos Herrera , Chief Economist, Coca-Cola North America Sara Rutledge , Founder and Chief Economis...

Former NABE President Julia Coronado sits down with Indeed's Nick Bunker to discuss the March employment report. Be sure to tune in every Monday following the employment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy. Julia Coronado , President and Founder, MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC Nick Bunker , Economic Research Director for North America, Indeed Hiring Lab NABE i...

Immigration policy is one of the most contentious issues of our time. At the national, regional, and state levels, policymakers must review the macroeconomics of immigration, recent trends, potential reforms, and their economic impacts. Pia Orrenius , Vice President and Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and coauthor of Beside the Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Reform in a New E...

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about the impactful work being done to champion women in economics. Listen for inspiring presentations and insightful discussions with representatives from leading organizations committed to breaking barriers and fostering inclusive economic environments. This is a webinar replay from March 25, 2024.   Speakers: Kasey Buckles , Professor of Economics...

In NABE’s inaugural webinar on competition in technology markets, leading experts Dr. Chiara Farronato and Dr. Alessandro Bonatti will share their research on competitive dynamics for digital platforms. Dr. Farronato will discuss how customers behave when a platform sells its own product alongside its competitors. Dr. Bonatti will discuss how digital advertising auctions impact product prices. Thi...

NABE President Ellen Zentner and former NABE President Julia Coronado discuss the February employment report alongside former Federal Reserve economist, Claudia Sahm. Be sure to tune in every Monday following the employment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy. Ellen Zentner , Managing Director and U.S. Chief Economist, Morgan Stanley Julia Coronado , President a...

This episode is a webinar replay from February 29, 2024 presented by the NABE Tech Applications Roundtable. Listen to a wide-ranging conversation on experimentation in tech companies as we discuss what economists bring to the table, the future of experimentation platforms, and lessons that can apply to those outside of tech. Giorgio Martini , Statistics Engineer, Eppo Yuzheng Sun , Data Scientist,...

Join us as we commemorate the impactful legacy of Dr. William E. Spriggs, esteemed American economist and advocate for economic equity. In this episode, we honor Bill's contributions, celebrate his achievements, and reflect on his enduring influence in shaping our understanding of economic justice. This is a webinar replay from February 28, 2024. Speakers: Camille Busette , Interim Vice Presid...

This episode is a webinar replay of the February 2024 NABE Outlook Survey Results Webinar, held on February 26, 2024. NABE Outlook Survey Analysts discuss the results and take audience questions.   Mervin Jebaraj (Survey Chair), University of Arkansas Jack Kleinhenz , CBE, National Retail Federation Kathy Bostjancic , Nationwide Beth Ann Bovino , U.S. Bank Martin Holdrich , Woods & Poole Econo...

This episode is the webinar replay of the February 2024 NABE Economic Policy Survey results webinar., held on Monday, February 12, 2024. NABE Survey Analysts Elaine Buckberg and Jared Franz discuss the results. Elaine Buckberg , Senior Fellow, The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard University Jared Franz , Economist, Capital Group Slides February 2024 NABE Economic Policy Pre...

Welcome to ECON-versations with NABE! On today’s episode, NABE President Ellen Zentner and Former NABE President Julia Coronado, sit down with Indeed’s Svenja Gudell to discuss the January employment report and benchmark revision. Ellen Zentner , Managing Director and Chief U.S. Economist, Morgan Stanley Julia Coronado , President and Founder, MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC Svenja Gudell , Chief Eco...

This episode is the webinar replay of the January 2024 NABE Business Conditions Survey results webinar, held on Monday, January 22, 2024. NABE Business Conditions Survey Chair, Carlos Herrera, discusses the results alongside NABE Business Conditions Survey Analysts Sara Rutledge and Michael Uhrich. Carlos Herrera , Chief Economist, Coca-Cola North America Sara Rutledge , Founder and Chief Economis...

Live from San Antonio at the ASSA Annual Meeting! This episode is a recording from the NABE “ Putting Economic Research into Practice at Businesses ” session on January 5, 2024.   Guido Imbens , Stanford University John A. List , University of Chicago Slides   Moderator: Michael Luca , Harvard Business School   For more information and to register for the 40th Annual NABE Economic Policy Conferenc...

Live from San Antonio at the ASSA Annual Meeting! This episode is a recording from the NABE “ U.S. Debt and Deficits: Is the Path Sustainable? ” session on January 5, 2024.   Karen Dynan , Harvard Kennedy School Dana Peterson , The Conference Board Ellen Zentner , Morgan Stanley Slides   Moderator: David Altig , Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta   For more information and to register for the 40th An...

NABE President Ellen Zentner and former NABE President Julia Coronado discuss the December employment report. Be sure to tune in every Monday following the employment report as we dive into the latest data and events impacting the economy. Ellen Zentner is the Chief U.S. Economist for Morgan Stanley. Julia Coronado is the President and Founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives LLC. For more information...

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! This episode is a webinar replay from December 13, 2023. Over the past decade there have been significant changes in how goods and services are delivered to consumers. As the retail landscape evolved, many firms have developed their own e-commerce platforms, fulfillment centers, and distribution networks. These changes have accelerated due to the COVID-19...

Welcome back to ECON-versations with NABE! On today's episode, NABE President and Morgan Stanley's Chief U.S. Economist, Ellen Zentner , sits down with Indeed Hiring Lab's Economic Research Director for North America, Nick Bunker , to discuss the November employment report. Be sure to tune in every Monday following the employment report, as we dive into the latest data and events impac...

This episode is the webinar replay of the December 2023 NABE Outlook Survey Results Webinar, held on Monday, December 4, 2023. NABE Outlook Survey Analysts, Kathy Bostjancic and Martin Holdrich, discuss the results and take audience questions. Kathy Bostjancic , Chief Economist and SVP, Nationwide Martin Holdrich , Senior Economist, Woods & Poole Economics, Inc. Slides The December 2023 NABE O...