Global Economies Webcasts On Demand

  2. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    15 May, 2013 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 3:26

    Do debt-laden European economies have a viable alternative to austerity? This month, please tune in for a discussion of the latest outlook for the Euro Area economy and to examine different scenarios for sovereign debt ratios in Spain and Germany.

  4. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    14 May, 2013 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Escaping the sovereign debt-crisis: an update. Along with our usual global and U.S. economic outlook update, we will also reintroduce our framework that connects the management of the deficit and debt with the needed GDP growth targets of the economy.

  6. The Age of Ageing Cover The Age of Ageing

    14 May, 2013 06:30 AM EST [06:30], 12:30 PM CET [12:30], 11:30 AM GMT [11:30] | Special Webcast

    George Magnus, author of 'The Age of Ageing', joins us to explore a unique demographic phenomenon for mankind and, therefore, one that takes us into uncharted territory.

  8. Human Rights Risk (Part 2) Cover Human Rights Risk (Part 2)

    02 May, 2013 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 1:57

    We will hear from corporate leaders and why they have committed resources to manage their human rights risks. We will discuss how they got started in this area and who internal stakeholders are within companies.

  10. Human Rights Risk (Part 1) Cover Human Rights Risk (Part 1)

    30 April, 2013 01:00 PM EST [13:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 2:05

    We will learn the who, what, why, and how of human rights risks. While many think of this as an issue for emerging markets only, human rights violations happen in every country around the world.

  12. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View (Asia Broadcast) Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View (Asia Broadcast)

    18 April, 2013 04:30 PM HKT [16:30], 02:00 PM IST [14:00] | Economics Watch

    China Center Economist Andrew Polk will host this quarterly Economics Watch® series specially tailored for the Asia-Pacific and Indian audience and concluding with a live Q&A that will enable participants to directly apply the analysis.

  14. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View

    16 April, 2013 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Economics Watch

    The intra-emerging market relations are increasingly dynaminic in recent years. For businesses operating in a global environment, understanding the links between these emerging players is vital.

  16. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    10 April, 2013 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 1:25

    Please join our special guest Péter Simon Vargha, the Chief Economist for Hungary at MOL Group, an international oil and natural gas company, for a discussion of how oil and natural gas supplies can affect the performance of European economies

  18. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    09 April, 2013 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    The U.S. energy revolution – what kind of game changer?

  20. Work, Income, and Consumption (Part 3) Cover Work, Income, and Consumption (Part 3)

    28 March, 2013 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 1:19

    Gad Levanon and Kathy Bostjancic will discuss how the different trends discussed in parts 1 and 2 will impact consumer spending.

  22. Work, Income, and Consumption (Part 2) Cover Work, Income, and Consumption (Part 2)

    26 March, 2013 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 1:19

    Bart van Ark and David Autor will discuss new trends in income inequality, their causes and impact on consumer spending.

  24. Treasury - Looking to the Future Cover Treasury - Looking to the Future

    21 March, 2013 09:30 AM EST [09:30], 02:30 PM CET [14:30], 01:30 PM GMT [13:30] | Special Webcast

    2013/14 will be an exciting but critical period for international treasurers in terms of regulation and technological advances. With Basel III implementation looming and less than a year to go before legacy euro payments systems will be replaced ...

  26. Will Slow Productivity Kill the Global Recovery? Cover Will Slow Productivity Kill the Global Recovery?

    19 March, 2013 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

    With the exception of the 2008–9 recession, 2012 saw the slowest global productivity growth in a decade with little improvement in sight for 2013. What prevents the global economy from recovering faster? How do we counter this downward trend?

  28. Managing China in Transition Cover Managing China in Transition

    15 March, 2013 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Special Webcast | 6:47

    Regardless of how China lands – hard, soft or in-between – the next 24 months will be transitional, for better or for worse.

  30. Work, Income, and Consumption (Part 1) Cover Work, Income, and Consumption (Part 1)

    14 March, 2013 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 1:19

    Gad Levanon and Bert Colijn will discuss the main trends in global labor markets and their impact on the ability of household to consume.

  32. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    13 March, 2013 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 2:23

    The effect of changing demographics and labor market conditions on consumer behavior in major European economies

  34. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    12 March, 2013 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 2:01

    In addition to our regular outlook on the U.S. and global economies this webcast will include an update on current budget wrangling and political stalemate in Washington.

  36. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    13 February, 2013 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 7:21

    Competitiveness, cost and productivity across Europe’s economies.

  38. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    12 February, 2013 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    How do work, income and consumption connect?

  40. Book Discussion: The Future of Business in Emerging Markets - Growth Strategies for Growth Markets Cover Book Discussion: The Future of Business in Emerging Markets - Growth Strategies for Growth Markets

    01 February, 2013 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Special Webcast

    Nenad Pacek, author of "The Future of Business in Emerging Markets" explores what will change economically and what are the overriding business megatrends that will shape corporations and their strategies in global markets.

  42. What I Learned by Doing Capitalism Cover What I Learned by Doing Capitalism

    31 January, 2013 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast | 05:07

    Bill Janeway, identified by Hyman Minsky as a theorist-practitioner of financial economics, will discuss his new book, Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy.

  44. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View

    17 January, 2013 04:30 PM HKT [16:30], 02:00 PM IST [14:00] | Economics Watch

    Understanding risks and rewards of investment in emerging markets

  46. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View

    15 January, 2013 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Economics Watch | 3:11

    Understanding risks and rewards of investment in emerging markets

  48. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    09 January, 2013 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 3:12

    European economic perspective on CEO Challenge 2013

  50. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    08 January, 2013 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 10:43

    Economic perspective on CEO Challenge 2013

  52. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    12 December, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 5:30

    A discussion of new Euro Area banking regulations and their implications for the economy

  54. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    11 December, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 4:38

    Business cycles in the global economy

  56. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    14 November, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 2:09

    Implications of the Global Economic Outlook for Europe

  58. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    13 November, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 3:43

    Global Economic Outlook

  60. The Votes Are In: Now What? Cover The Votes Are In: Now What?

    07 November, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast | 1:05

    Will the November 6 elections fix our ‘broken’ government? Will the U.S. economy drive off the fiscal cliff? What do the post-elections results mean for tax, spending and overall economic policies?

  62. Europe's Future Economic Policy and its Impact on Business Cover Europe's Future Economic Policy and its Impact on Business

    23 October, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Special Webcast | 05:15

    This webcast is part of The Conference Board Director General Series. A series of briefings with senior officials from the EU Commission. Our guest speaker for the October webcast is Director General for Economic and Financial Affairs, Marco Buti.

  64. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View (Asia Broadcast) Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View (Asia Broadcast)

    18 October, 2012 04:30 PM HKT [16:30], 02:00 PM IST [14:00] | Economics Watch

    China Center Economist Andrew Polk will host this quarterly Economics Watch® series specially tailored for the Asia-Pacific and Indian audience and concluding with a live Q&A that will enable participants to directly apply the analysis.

  66. Global Economic Imbalances: What businesses need to know (Part 3) Cover Global Economic Imbalances: What businesses need to know (Part 3)

    18 October, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 2:37

    One of the major reasons for the depth and persistence of the global economic crisis is the accumulation of macroeconomic imbalances around the world. Market forces have elicited some correction in the imbalances, but is the improvement temporary?

  68. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View

    16 October, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 10:00 PM HKT [22:00], 07:30 PM IST [19:30] | Economics Watch

    Falling global commodity prices: winners and losers

  70. Global Economic Imbalances: What businesses need to know (Part 2) Cover Global Economic Imbalances: What businesses need to know (Part 2)

    12 October, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 9:19

    One of the major reasons for the depth and persistence of the global economic crisis is the accumulation of macroeconomic imbalances around the world. Market forces have elicited some correction in the imbalances, but is the improvement temporary?

  72. Global Economic Imbalances: What businesses need to know (Part 1) Cover Global Economic Imbalances: What businesses need to know (Part 1)

    11 October, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 1:10

    One of the major reasons for the depth and persistence of the global economic crisis is the accumulation of macroeconomic imbalances around the world. Market forces have elicited some correction in the imbalances, but is the improvement temporary?

  74. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    10 October, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Highlighting key structural and regulatory differences between the UK economy and Euro Area economies

  76. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    09 October, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Are global imbalances becoming more balanced?

  78. Emerging Market Risk (Part 3) Cover Emerging Market Risk (Part 3)

    25 September, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00], 09:00 PM HKT [21:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    While emerging markets offer significant opportunities for multinational company growth, these markets also have their own unique risks. Part 3 of this series will explore the risks to consider when doing business in Brazil.

  80. Emerging Market Risk (Part 2) Cover Emerging Market Risk (Part 2)

    19 September, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00], 09:00 PM HKT [21:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    While emerging markets offer significant opportunities for multinational company growth, these markets also have their own unique risks. Part 2 of this series will explore the risks to consider when doing business in Russia.

  82. Driving Enterprise Cost Management in the New Normal Cover Driving Enterprise Cost Management in the New Normal

    18 September, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Special Webcast | 6:22

    During this webcast you’ll learn how effective enterprise cost management relies on a delicate balance between defining cost management strategies and implementing them in a sustainable way.

  84. Emerging Market Risk (Part 1) Cover Emerging Market Risk (Part 1)

    18 September, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00], 09:00 PM HKT [21:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    While emerging markets offer significant opportunities for multinational company growth, these markets also have their own unique risks. Part 1 of this series will explore the risks to consider when doing business in Africa.

  86. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    12 September, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 1:11

    Current condition of housing market in Europe and what it means for consumption and investment

  88. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    11 September, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 3:03

    Regional assessment of the U.S. economy

  90. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    15 August, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 01:35

    Impact of slowing Chinese economy on Euro Area

  92. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    14 August, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 01:17

    Impact of slowing Chinese economy on the U.S. – look at soft landing vs. hard landing scenarios and longer term outlook

  94. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View

    17 July, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 10:00 PM HKT [22:00], 07:30 PM IST [19:30] | Economics Watch | 01:43

    Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by special guests to review the current forecast for China, the Asia-Pacific Region and India.

  96. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    11 July, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 07:59

    Sources of growth in Europe: what industries will be key to a sustainable recovery?

  98. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    10 July, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 2:20

    What key industries will drive growth in the U.S.?

  100. The Comeback of European Labor Cost Competitiveness Cover The Comeback of European Labor Cost Competitiveness

    10 July, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 04:00 PM CET [16:00] | Special Webcast | 00:55

    This webcast looks at the developments of labor costs and output per hour since the start of the recession in Europe. It gives an insight into which countries are the winners and losers and into the return of efficiency in European labor markets.

  102. Global Economic Policy–What lies ahead? (Part 3) Cover Global Economic Policy–What lies ahead? (Part 3)

    22 June, 2012 02:00 PM EST [14:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 1:14

    Recent tumult in the European financial markets raises questions as to what direction policy makers will take in Europe. Will the deterioration of the fiscal crisis force one or more countries to exit the European Union and abandon the Euro?

  104. Global Economic Policy–What lies ahead? (Part 2) Cover Global Economic Policy–What lies ahead? (Part 2)

    21 June, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 03:42

    China is facing its largest leadership change in a decade, which raises some questions as to how the new generation of leaders will manage fiscal and monetary policy.

  106. CEO Challenge - European Focus Cover CEO Challenge - European Focus

    19 June, 2012 05:00 AM EST [05:00], 11:00 AM CET [11:00], 10:00 AM GMT [10:00] | Special Webcast

    Come join this interactive discussion about the most pressing challenges on the minds of CEOs as reflected in The Conference Board CEO Challenge® 2012.

  108. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    13 June, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch

    The impact of Europe’s austerity measures on economic growth.

  110. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    12 June, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch | 00:57

    A preview of the economic impact of upcoming elections and Washington policies.

  112. Global Economic Policy–What lies ahead? (Part 1) Cover Global Economic Policy–What lies ahead? (Part 1)

    12 June, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | KnowlEdge Series | 02:43

    In this session, we examine what possible policy actions could be taken and the medium-term direction of monetary and fiscal policy following the results of the key presidential and congressional elections.

  114. Economic, Political, and Regulatory Risk: External Challenges for CEOs Cover Economic, Political, and Regulatory Risk: External Challenges for CEOs

    23 May, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast | 01:50

    The U.S. CEOs rated Global Political/Economic Risk as their third most critical challenge, and Government Regulation as their number-one challenge. What do CEOs need to best handle risk and regulation?

  116. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    09 May, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch | 00:46

    Will Germany remain Europe’s economic locomotive?

  118. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    08 May, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    What determines employment and wage developments in the U.S. labor market?

  120. Understanding Financial Conditions and Financial Instability Cover Understanding Financial Conditions and Financial Instability

    01 May, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

    This webcast will discuss the relationship between categories of economic and financial indicators and, to the extent that some regularities exist, how their analysis can provide insights for business professionals.

  122. Fragile China? Cover Fragile China?

    23 April, 2012 12:00 PM EST [12:00] | Special Webcast

    This complimentary executive video briefing will examine recent developments related to China’s continued economic ascent and the complex domestic dynamics shaping the investment and operating environment for multinationals in China.

  124. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View (Asia Broadcast) Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View (Asia Broadcast)

    19 April, 2012 04:30 PM HKT [16:30], 02:00 PM IST [14:00] | Economics Watch

    China Center Associate Economist Andrew Polk will host this quarterly Economics Watch® series specially tailored for the Asia-Pacific and Indian audience and concluding with a live Q&A that will enable participants to directly apply the analysis.

  126. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - Emerging Markets View

    16 April, 2012 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 04:00 PM CET [16:00], 10:00 PM HKT [22:00], 07:30 PM IST [19:30] | Economics Watch

    Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by The Conference Board’s expert emerging market economists to review current outlook and discuss how emerging markets are impacted by global and domestic growth drivers and barriers.

  128. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    11 April, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Previewing the French Presidential elections and economic consequences.

  130. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    10 April, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Shifts in global manufacturing competitiveness.

  132. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    14 March, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 02:00 PM CET [14:00] | Economics Watch

    Productivity, labor markets and competitiveness in the European economy.

  134. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    13 March, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    How has the balance sheet of U.S. consumers changed?

  136. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    15 February, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Prospects for Europe‘s most troubled economies.

  138. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    14 February, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    The sources of inflation (or lack of it) in the United States and globally.

  140. The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch® - European View

    11 January, 2012 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Assessing the European financial crisis.

  142. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    10 January, 2012 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Is the U.S. housing market finally turning the corner?

  144. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    07 December, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

    The advanced western economies are mired in debt and deficits that threaten their future growth as well as global economic growth. Our discussion examines this dynamic and how these economies can emerge from their bad fiscal state and get back on track.

  146. Asia Q4, 2011 Cover Asia Q4, 2011

    16 November, 2011 11:30 PM EST [23:30] | Economics Watch

    China Center Resident Economist Andrew Polk will host an Emerging Markets webcast specially tailored for the Asia-Pacific and Indian audience and time zone. The webcast will feature commentary from Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark.

  148. The Effects of the Current Financial Stress on the Real Economy Cover The Effects of the Current Financial Stress on the Real Economy

    16 November, 2011 10:00 AM EST [10:00], 04:00 PM CET [16:00], 03:00 PM GMT [15:00] | Special Webcast

    The financial system has been showing signs of instability. The European sovereign debt crisis is spilling over to the banking system and beyond as financial markets grow wary. This webcast will look at the crisis from the macroeconomic perspective and...

  150. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    09 November, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

    Even though downward pressures on the U.S. economy seem to have eased somewhat, the odds of a near-term recession are still at an uncomfortable high level of 50 percent.

  152. A Discussion on the IMF Fiscal Monitor Report Cover A Discussion on the IMF Fiscal Monitor Report

    17 October, 2011 04:00 AM GMT [04:00] | Special Webcast

    Despite progress in addressing key fiscal weaknesses in many countries, significant policy challenges remain in advanced, emerging, and low-income economies, and must be faced in an environment where downside risks to growth have increased.

  154. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    12 October, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

    US/Global Monthly Series II

  156. European View Q3, 2011 Cover European View Q3, 2011

    21 September, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Economics Watch

    The Conference Board’s Jean-Claude Manini, Senior Economist Europe and special guests, will review the current forecast for Europe, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

  158. Driving Down Growth? (Asia Time Zones) Cover Driving Down Growth? (Asia Time Zones)

    15 September, 2011 02:30 PM HKT [14:30], 04:30 PM EST [16:30], 12:00 PM IST [12:00] | Special Webcast

    Unique among world leaders, Premier Wen Jiabao has promised to reduce growth over the next 5 year period. Both the reliability of this message and its likely impact are encoded into the Twelfth Five Year plan (“12-5”), ratified on March 5th by the NPC.

  160. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    14 September, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

  162. Asia Q3, 2011 Cover Asia Q3, 2011

    01 September, 2011 01:30 PM EST [13:30], 11:30 AM HKT [11:30], 09:00 AM IST [09:00], 11:30 AM SGT [11:30] | Economics Watch

    Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by special guests to review the current forecast for China, the Asia-Pacific Region and India, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

  164. The Conference Board Economics Watch® Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch®

    09 August, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    In the Economics Watch for August 2011, Jing Sima-Friedman joins Kathy Bostjancic to speak about China: Will China successfully slow down its economy without creating a hard landing in the near to medium-term? Long-term, what are the largest risks facing the Chinese economy?

  166. The Conference Board Economics Watch™ Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch™

    12 July, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    In the July edition of Economics Watch, Jean-Claude Manini and Kathy Bostjancic will assess the ongoing European debt crisis highlighting the risks of contagion as well as the fundamental differences that exist across the countries.

  168. European View Q2, 2011 Cover European View Q2, 2011

    22 June, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00], 03:00 PM CET [15:00], 02:00 PM GMT [14:00] | Economics Watch

    The Conference Board’s Jean-Claude Manini, Senior Economist Europe and special guests, will review the current forecast for Europe, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

  170. The Conference Board Economics Watch™ Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch™

    15 June, 2011 09:00 AM EST [09:00] | Economics Watch

    Two years after the official end of the Great Recession, we examine the current state of the U.S. consumer and the outlook for the next 18 months. How does the consumer fare among the cross hairs of a slowly improving labor market, a rebound in the stock market, still declining home prices, higher energy and food prices and expected fiscal tightening.

  172. The Conference Board Economics Watch™ Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch™

    14 June, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Two years after the official end of the Great Recession, we examine the current state of the U.S. consumer and the outlook for the next 18 months. How does the consumer fare among the cross hairs of a slowly improving labor market, a rebound in the stock market, still declining home prices, higher energy and food prices and expected fiscal tightening.

  174. Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out? (Part 3) Cover Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out? (Part 3)

    09 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    In the final part of this series we take look at the policy context in which the balancing of growth and budget control takes place. In particular, what issues does “the Hill” have on the table, and what difference will it make to budget and debt?

  176. Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out? (Part 2) Cover Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out? (Part 2)

    02 June, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    In this second part we look at the complexity of the European deficit and debt situation. How do the large aggressively tackle the debt problem?

  178. Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out? (Part 1) Cover Escaping the Sovereign-Debt Crisis: Is There a Way Out? (Part 1)

    25 May, 2011 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | KnowlEdge Series

    In this first part of the series we introduce a possible escape strategy from the current debt and deficit situation. Professors Gary Becker and Kevin Murphy will address the dominant variable to successfully resolving a debt-to-GDP crisis: Sustained economic growth.

  180. Asia Q2, 2011 Cover Asia Q2, 2011

    17 May, 2011 11:30 PM EST [23:30] | 18 May, 2011 01:30 PM EST [13:30], 11:30 AM HKT [11:30], 09:00 AM IST [09:00], 11:30 AM SGT [11:30] | | Economics Watch

    Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Bart van Ark will be joined by special guests to review the current forecast for China, the Asia-Pacific Region and India, along with analysis of special topics of current interest.

  182. The Conference Board Economics Watch™ Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch™

    10 May, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

    Headline inflation is rising across the globe, prompting consumers and investors to fear its impact. We will examine the impact of higher prices on different countries and regions’ economies.

  184. Business Perspectives Webcast: Is Inflation a Risk for Global Growth Cover Business Perspectives Webcast: Is Inflation a Risk for Global Growth

    14 April, 2011 04:00 AM EST [04:00] | Special Webcast

    This webcast will discuss how to effectively use the Leading Economic Index (LEI) for China and other Emerging Economies and the LEI for the Euro Area and the United States.

  186. Business Perspectives Webcast: The Business Environment for Foreign Companies in China Cover Business Perspectives Webcast: The Business Environment for Foreign Companies in China

    14 April, 2011 10:00 AM EST [10:00] | Special Webcast

    This webcast will explore the dynamics shaping China’s investment and operating environment to ascertain the evolving opportunities and risks for foreign investors; as well, it will examine how foreign companies can play to their strengths at this critical juncture in China’s development.

  188. The Conference Board Economics Watch™ Cover The Conference Board Economics Watch™

    12 April, 2011 03:00 PM EST [15:00] | Economics Watch

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