Executive Access: Global Economic Update

How will the recent trends in inflation impact your business? What does the slowing population growth mean for your customer base? How will the pandemic’s impact on globalization affect your industry?

Understanding macroeconomic trends and developments is a key skill in every executive's tool kit. In this program series, you'll gain access to Columbia Business School thought leadership on the latest trends in the global economy that every business should pay attention to, keeping you informed at all times — so you are equipped to make sound business and financial decisions, better see around corners, and lead your organization into the future.

The format is designed to be brief yet impactful, where participants will have an opportunity to hear from two thought leaders in economics, who share experience in academia and Wall Street. If you’re feeling stuck or confused about what is happening in a global economy in a constant state of flux, these are time-efficient programs that focus attention on the most pressing issues today.

• Identify the most important macroeconomic risks and trends for your business
• Prepare your business for change by discussing different scenario plans
• Brief others in your organization on how global developments inform your strategy

The session follows a three-part structure:

• First, the professors will share insights on current macroeconomic conditions, with topics ranging from global growth, monetary policy, fiscal policy, financial conditions, exchange rates, and globalization
• Next, you'll learn about emerging macroeconomic trends that your business should focus on in your scenario planning
• Finally, engage in a highly interactive Q&A session where you'll gain the latest insights from two thought leaders in economics, who offer experience both from academia and Wall Street