Event Information

Event Topic:
COVID-19: Economic Implications and Policy Response

Event Description:
The pandemic has affected the U.S. economy in a wide variety of ways. Although it appears to be receding, the implications are still being felt. This talk will discuss the state of the pandemic, with special emphasis on how it is affecting the economy. Recent policies put in place are having an impact, though some believe not all positive. These impacts will be discussed along with fears of inflation and the impact of very costly social programs on the federal debt.

Date/Time:
Date(s) - 06/08/21
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Event Location:
Zoom talk: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88274227563:

Speaker Information

Event Speaker:
Jon Haveman, PhD

Event Speaker Title:
Executive Director (NEED), CEO (EconSpeak)

Event Speaker Company:
ExecNational Economic Education Delegation and EconSpeak

Event Speaker Bio:

Jon Haveman is the Executive Director of the National Economic Education Delegation (NEED). He is a noted California economist, where he has been practicing since 2001. He has a reputation for providing audiences with edible economic information that is readily useful in their work and private lives. Prior to starting NEED, Jon was a principal at Marin Economic Consulting, a founding principal at Beacon Economics and the Director of the Economy Program at the Public Policy Institute of California. He has been a Senior Economist with the President's Council of Economic Advisers, an Economist with the Federal Trade Commission, and held a faculty position in the Business School at Purdue University. Dr. Haveman an expert on economic policy issues and speaks regularly at events across California. His more than 400 talks have covered a wide range of policy topics as well as addressing the state of the U.S., California, and Bay Area economies. Dr. Haveman holds a Ph.D and Master of Science in Economics from The University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin.

Event Details

Cost:
$0

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