Making economics make sense
About the Economy
For more than three decades I have taught at the University level and spoken to a wide range of non-academic audiences. I pride myself in presenting economic concepts in a way that is dynamic, engaging, and accessible to business and general audiences. In addition to US and global economic outlook presentations, I have given talks on an array of issues including, for example, population aging, rising inequality, fiscal and Federal Reserve policies, the US in a global context, regional economies, and understanding common economic statistics. I have spoken to financial institution board members, trade groups, public sector decision makers, the media, community groups, and others, including plenary addressed to large conferences.
SPEAKING REVIEWS
What's Being Said
What a great presentation! Concepts were very well explained and very interesting. Thank you!
Byron is always well informed and engaging. I could listen to him all day! He always provides kernels of information I can take home and use.
Very up to date, informative and took a different spin on more relevant issues than I have seen in other conferences.
Some Previous Talks
A few examples of past presentations
Here i s a more complete list
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A Conversation About the Macroeconomy, Hawaii Economic Association panel, online, March 2024. Video.
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Economic Update: Soft Landing in the Bag? Rochdale Volunteer Leadership Institute, January 2024, Island of Kauai.
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Will the Fed Get Its ‘Soft Landing’?, Western Candy Conference, March 2023. Podcast interview.
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Economic Update: Is a Post-COVID-19 World in Sight? Rochdale Volunteer Leadership Institute, Island of Hawaii, January 2022. Slides.
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Outlook for the Hawaii Economy, Hawaii State Senate Committee on Ways and Means and House Finance Committee, Honolulu, December 18, 2013
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The Economic Outlook
Economic Policy
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Will King Dollar be Dethroned?
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Is 1970s Stagflation Back? Can Disco be Far Behind?
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What, me Worry? Public Deficits and Debt
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The graying of the US economy. Slides
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Inequality: Why should we care?
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The Global Economy Comes Home: How Developments Abroad Affect the US
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Alternative Means of Addressing the State Budget Shortfall
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U.S. Macro Policy and the Great Recession
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The Global Financial Crisis: 10 Years On