Economists Discuss Outlook for 2023 at 29th Annual Business Forecasts Luncheon

On Friday, January 27, 2023, a panel of three eminent economists will speak at the 29th Annual Business Forecasts Luncheon on their regional, national and international outlook for the coming year.

Hosted by the Center for Business and Economic Research at Sam M. Walton College of Business, luncheons will be held on Friday, January 27 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Rogers Convention Centers around the world. Rogers’ Trade Center District. Register now.

Walton College Dean Matt Waller said: “Each economist takes a look at current global and domestic events and shares how these affect our economic lives and business strategies.

Luncheon ticket holders can attend the networking event at the Rogers Convention Center from 10:45am to 11:20am.

Panelists are:

• Moderator: Todd SimmonsChief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Simmons Foods.
• Global Forecaster: Julia Coronadofounder of the economic research firm MacroPolicy Perspectives and clinical associate professor at the McCombs School of Business.
• National Forecaster: John ListKenneth C. Griffin, is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago and chief economist at Walmart.
• State and Regional Forecaster: Mervin JebarajDirector of the Center for Business and Economic Studies.

“Business and community leaders in the region have the opportunity to hear from economists about the course of an economy that faces so much uncertainty. can be enhanced,” says Jebaraj. “We are pleased with the level of interest and participation in our earnings forecast luncheon each year.”

Past sponsors of the 2023 Business Forecast Luncheon include:

• Walton Presenting Partner – Walmart and Sam’s Club
• Walton Academic Partner –Devereaux Real Estate Investments, Drake Farms, Greenwood Gearhart Inc., RMP LLP –Lawyer, Rose Law Firm, Simmons Foods, Inc.
• Walton Corporate Partner – Arkansas, Blue Cross, Blue Shield. Conner & Winters, LLP; Cox Communications, Kutuk Rock LLP;Regional Banks; Cushman & Wakefield and Sage Partners; Whisinvest Realty; Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP
• Walton Business Partner – American Power Foundation; Centennial Bank; Colliers International; Entergy Arkansas; Hogan Taylor LLP; JB Hunt Transport Services; Groundbreaking CPA; Mitchell Williams;

For more information on sponsoring or booking the 2023 Business Outlook Luncheon, contact the Center for Business and Economic Studies at 479-575-4151, fax at 479-575-7687, or cber@walton.uark.edu Please send an email.

Earnings forecast panelist

Todd Simmons Chief Executive Officer and Co-Vice Chairman of Simmons Foods. He currently holds or has held the following positions: Vice President of the National Chicken Council, Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Pet Food Association, Arkansas Executive Forum of the U of A, Board of Directors of the US Poultry and Egg Association Association, American Heart NWA Association, Walton Arts Foundation, Arkansas Signature Bank, Work Matters, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ozark Natural Science Center, Poultry Federation Board of Directors. Simmons has also been named to his 40 Under 40 by Arkansas Business. He attended Georgetown University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He joined Simmons in 1990.

Julia Coronado He is the founder of the economic research firm MacroPolicy Perspectives and a clinical associate professor at the McCombs School of Business. Coronado received his Ph.D. After earning a PhD in economics from the University of Texas, he served eight years as an economist for the Federal Reserve, forecasting the U.S. economy and specializing in pension finance and market valuation, retirement savings, digital currencies and monetary policy. Published a paper. She is Vice President of the National Association of Business Economists, serves on the boards of Robert Half International and Dynex Capital, serves on the Advisory Boards of the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Wharton School’s Pension Research Council, and serves on the Cleveland Federal Reserve’s Center for Monetary Policy. I am a committee member. inflation research.

John List He is the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and Chief Economist at Walmart. His research focuses on combining field experiments and economic theory to improve our understanding of economic science. In the early 1990s, List pioneered field experiments as a methodology for testing behavioral theories and learning about shared behavioral principles across different domains. To get data for the field experiment, List tapped into several different markets, including charity fundraising, sports trading his card industry, the ride-sharing industry, and the education sector. This collaborative research is in collaboration with several different schools and charities, as well as companies such as Lyft, Uber, United Airlines, Virgin Airlines, Humana, Sears, Kmart, Facebook, Google, General Motors, Tinder, Citadel and Walmart. connected to work. non-profit organization. His research includes over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and several published textbooks.he co-authored an international bestseller why axis Published in 2013 and a new best-selling author, voltage effectList was elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2011 and a Fellow of the Econometric Society in 2015. List received his Kenneth Galbraith Award in 2010, and in 2008 he received his Arrow Award, senior economist, for his work in behavioral economics in this area. Received the 2012 Iljo Jansson Lecture Award. He is the current editor of Journal of Political Economy.

Marvin Jebaraj Director of Business Economics Research Center. During his time at the Center, he has been instrumental in the development and execution of economic research for clients such as the Arkansas Economic Development Board, Northwest Arkansas Council, Walton His Family Foundation, Arbest Bank, U of A and many others. His work has been noted by the state business media. arkansas business and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Recognized Jeberaj on the 40 Under 40 list and the Arkansas 250 list. He is a leading source of business and economic expertise that journalists and businesspeople rely on to understand how national and regional issues affect northwest Arkansas and Arkansas as a whole. source. He gives direct presentations of the Center’s expertise to more than 5,000 people each year, and tens of thousands more hear and watch his economic analysis and commentary through television, radio and print media. . Jebaraj serves on the Community Development Advisory Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the Board of Directors of the National Business Economics Association, the Board of Directors of the Northwest Arkansas He National Airports, and the Walton He Arts Board of Directors. center.

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