NABE Foundation Economic Measurement Seminar

In today’s highly-competitive business climate, it is vital that economists and analysts possess a firm grasp of the economic data that factor into business decisions, drive economic modeling, and influence policy debates. Understanding how the data are constructed is a prerequisite for accurate interpretation and analysis.

and enjoy numerous opportunities to network with presenters and colleagues!

 The Economic Measurement Seminar is a component of the Certified Business Economist^® (CBE) program, the certification in applied economics and data analytics. EMS sessions that  are part of the CBE core curriculum have been highlighted.

As a participant in the CFA Institute Approved-Provider Program, NABE has determined that this program qualifies for 14 credit hours.  If you are a CFA Institute member, CE credit for your participation in this program will be automatically recorded in your CE Diary.  Please provide your CFA member number at the registration desk to claim your CE credit. 

EMS attendees will gain:

• a comprehensive knowledge of all major measures of U.S. economic performance including employment, prices, GDP, housing/ home prices, and corporate profits
• insight into how economic statistics are collected and compiled by Federal agencies and private sector data providers
• an understanding of how to use available data to make informed business decisions
• the knowledge needed to prepare themselves for the economic measurement questions on NABE’s CBE Exam
• an expanded network! The EMS provides a number of opportunities to network with presenters and colleagues 

Early career professionals and first-time attendees typically focus on Track A sessions. Seasoned professionals and repeat attendees look to Track B sessions for a deeper dive on specialized topics. Or….mix and match sessions from both tracks to customize your learning experience!

Need help making the case to your employer as to why you should attend? Check out the Resources page for an Attendance Justification Toolkit.

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Session Topics

Business Economics in the Real World:  An Academic Perspective	Richard L. Wobbekind, CBE, University of Colorado Introduction: Jack Kleinhenz, CBE, National Retail Federation
Corporate Profits (Track A)	Kate Pinard, Bureau of Economic Analysis Dick Rippe, CBE, Evercore ISI Group
Economic Statistics from the US Gov't  and Industry Sources	Maurine Haver, CBE, Haver Analytics
Employment Indicators (Track A)	Brenda Loya, Department of Labor Mike LoBue, Bureau of Labor Statistics Charlotte Oslund, Bureau of Labor Statistics Moderator: Richard L. Wobbekind, CBE, University of Colorado
Federal Reserve Bank Regional Data,  Surveys, and Studies (Track B)	Keith R. Phillips, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, San Antonio Branch William A. Strauss, CBE, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Riley Sullivan, New England Public Policy Center Moderator: Jack Kleinhenz, CBE, National Retail Federation
Financial Accounts (Track A)	Matthew Hoops, Federal Reserve Board Constance L. Hunter, CBE, KPMG Moderator: Philip Shively, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
GDP and the National Accounts (Track A)	Marissa Crawford, Bureau of Economic Analysis Kathleen Navin, CBE, Macroeconomic Advisers Moderator: George Kahn, CBE, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Housing and Construction (Track B)	Nayantara Hensel, Federal Housing Finance Agency  Ken Simonson, Associated General Contractors of America Moderator: Anika Khan, Wells Fargo Securities
Industrial Production (Track B)	Charlie Gilbert, Federal Reserve Board Kevin Swift, CBE, American Chemistry Council Moderator: Robert Fry, CBE, Robert Fry Economics
International Comparisons (Track B)	Florina Tanase, International Monetary Fund Mark Wynne, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Moderator: Maurine Haver, CBE, Haver Analytics
International Transactions (Track A)	Raymond Mataloni, Bureau of Economic Analysis Ruth Judson, Federal Reserve Board Moderator: Maurine Haver, CBE, Haver Analytics
Measuring Employment (Track A)	Chris Manning, Bureau of Labor Statistics Julie Hatch Maxfield, Bureau of Labor Statistics Moderator: Maurine Haver, CBE, Haver Analytics
Measuring Inflation (Track A)	Steve Reed, Bureau of Labor Statistics Kyle Brown, Bureau of Economic Analysis Moderator: Maurine Haver, CBE, Haver Analytics
Productivity (Track A)	Chris Sparks, Bureau of Labor Statistics Bob Shackleton, Congressional Budget Office Moderator: Michael Horrigan, CBE, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Public Opinion Polling: Methods and Challenges	Courtney Kennedy, Pew Research Center
Regional Economic Data (Track B)	Ledia Guci, Bureau of Economic Analysis Herb Holloway, Southeastern Louisiana University Business Research Center Moderator: Jack Kleinhenz, CBE, National Retail Federation
Retail Sales (Track B)	Rebecca DeNale, U.S. Census Bureau Mike Niemira, The Retail Economist Moderator/Presenter: Jack Kleinhenz, CBE, National Retail Federation
Seasonal Adjustment	Ataman Ozyildirim, The Conference Board Moderator: Maurine Haver, CBE, Haver Analytics
The State of the U.S. Online Retail Economy	Gian Fulgoni, comScore, Inc.
Understanding Monetary Policy (Track B)	Steve Meyer, Federal Reserve Board Dana A. Saporta, CBE, Credit Suisse Moderator: Jack Kleinhenz, CBE, National Retail Federation
Wages, Earnings, and Compensation (Track B)	Michael Horrigan, CBE, Bureau of Labor Statistics Mark Schweitzer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Moderator: George Kahn, CBE, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Plus! Stick around after the EMS and earn your Certificates in Writing Skills and Communication/Presentation Skills for Business Economists and Analysts. Both courses are prerequisites for earning the CBE designation.