Second Annual Drexel Economic Forum
Oct 1

2nd Annual Drexel Economic Forum

Delivery Method: In Person
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Location:

Gerri C. LeBow Hall
DiPiero Grand Meeting Room and Rose Terrace
Rooms 220-221
3220 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Economic Forum
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The School of Economics at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business invites current students, alumni, researchers and industry professionals to the second annual Drexel Economic Forum. Featuring leading voices in global economics, the afternoon includes insightful talks, reflections and discussions on the current state of the U.S. economy and an outlook on the future.

Preliminary Agenda

  • 1:30-1:45 p.m. Welcoming Remarks
  • 1:45-2:15 p.m. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics
  • 2:15-2:45 p.m. Ben Casselman, chief economics correspondent at The New York Times
  • 2:45-3:15 p.m. Q&A with Casselman and Zandi
  • 3:15-3:30 p.m. BREAK
  • 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monetary Policy Panel:
    – Patrick T. Harker, professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
    – Loretta Mester, adjunct full professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
    – Moderated by Roc Armenter, executive vice president and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
  • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Networking Reception
Speakers
Armenter
Roc Armenter, PhD

Executive Vice President and Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Roc Armenter is an EVP and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and has written an extensive collection of papers and articles.

Casselman
Ben Casselman

Chief Economics Correspondent, The New York Times

Ben Casselman is the chief economics correspondent for "The New York Times," where he covers the U.S. economy and economic policy.

Harker
Patrick Harker, PhD

Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions; Director of Academic Engagement, Penn Washington; Co-Academic Director, Wharton Future of Finance Initiative, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Harker previously served as the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's president and CEO, University of Delaware's president and The Wharton School's dean.

Mester
Loretta Mester, PhD

Adjunct Full Professor of Finance and Senior Fellow, Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Mester previously served as the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's president and CEO after leadership roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

Zandi
Mark Zandi, PhD

Chief Economist, Moody's Analytics

Mark Zandi is the chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, where he directs economic research.

Audience

Faculty
Staff
PhD
Students
Parents
Alumni
Business Community

Programs

Undergraduate
BS in Economics
BA in Economics
Graduate
Masters
MS in Economics
MS in Economics and Data Science
Doctorate
PhD Economics

Disciplines

Economics
Have Questions?

Jeffrey Spence

Senior Director

(215) 895-6294

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