Economic Outlook Forum: Stranger Things Edition

Join the Towson University Regional Economic Studies Institute and business leaders from across the region for the 2019 Economic Outlook Forum: Stranger Things Edition. Enjoy breakfast and networking before RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani provides the annual economic forecast for our state, followed by Q&A.

 Economic Outlook Forum: Stranger Things Edition

November 7, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Towson University West Village Commons

The Outlook Presentation

Welcome to Hawkins. The national economy is doing well, and the labor market is approaching full employment. However, dark forces lurk just below the surface. Brexit, slowdowns in Germany, and an ever-expanding trade war are dominating international news. Closer to home, we see widening income inequality, uneasy bond markets, and a generation saddled with student loan debt. Will these forces be enough to send us to the “Upside Down,” and are we prepared to fight back if they do? What should you be watching for in the months to come? Attend the annual Economic Outlook Forum and find out how these “Stranger Things” will impact the Maryland economy.

About Daraius Irani, Ph.D.

Irani serves as vice president of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research at Towson University, fostering partnerships between business, government, and education that contribute to the economic vitality of Greater Baltimore. Additionally, he serves as chief economist for RESI, where he has managed and served as lead economist on well over 250 research and analysis projects.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.—Registration opens and breakfast available

9:00 a.m.—Welcome Remarks

• Mike Siers
  Director of Research, Regional Economic Studies Institute
• Kim Schatzel, Ph.D.
  President, Towson University

9:15 a.m.—The Economic Outlook

Welcome to Hawkins. The national economy is doing well, and the labor market is approaching full employment. However, dark forces lurk just below the surface. Brexit, slowdowns in Germany, and an ever-expanding trade war are dominating international news. Closer to home, we see widening income inequality, uneasy bond markets, and a generation saddled with student loan debt. Will these forces be enough to send us to the “Upside Down,” and are we prepared to fight back if they do? What should you be watching for in the months to come? Attend the annual Economic Outlook Forum and find out how these “Stranger Things” will impact the Maryland economy.

• Daraius Irani, Ph.D.
  Chief Economist, Regional Economic Studies Institute
  Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research, Towson University

10:15 a.m.—Q & A

• Moderator: Mike Siers
  Director of Research, Regional Economic Studies Institute
• Daraius Irani, Ph.D.
  Chief Economist, Regional Economic Studies Institute
  Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research, Towson University

10:40 a.m.—RESI’s Roundtable Recap: Identifying Steps to Address Local Disparities

• Mike Siers
  Director of Research, Regional Economic Studies Institute

11:20 am a.m.—Q & A