Distinguished Lecture Series: The Economic Outlook and Its Risks

Tom J. Cunningham, Ph.D. is Senior Vice President and the Chief Economist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC). He is a specialist in open-economy macroeconomic policy and regional analysis. During his lecture, Dr. Cunningham will discuss the economic outlook and its risks. Forecasting is, at best, inexact. A detailed discussion of the expected path of the economy, why that is the most likely outcome, what the foreseeable risks are to that outlook, and how to think about economic news in the context of the forecast will be presented. The intent is for the audience to come away with a better understanding of the interactions of the economy, and to learn how to think about news that suggests a change to the most likely path.

The series is $150 for new and returning members. Lifetime members and peer leaders can subscribe for $100.

The Distinguished Lecture Series is presented in partnership by the Indian River State College Foundation and the Ray and Peg Hirvonen Charitable Foundation. Speakers and offerings are subject to change based on speaker availability.