08 Jul Christopher Thornberg
Speaker: Christopher Thornberg
Founding Principle of Beacon Economics; Economic Forecaster
Speech Topics Include:
- An Outlook for the U.S. Economy; What comes Next?
Christopher Thornberg, PhD, is one of America’s most sought-after economists, the founding partner of Beacon Economics, and a leading authority on economic forecasting, regional economics, and real estate markets. He gained national recognition for being one of the few economists to accurately predict the subprime mortgage crisis and the Great Recession years before they occurred.
The Economist Who Called the Great Recession
Thornberg’s willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and deliver uncomfortable truths has made him a trusted advisor to business leaders, government officials, and media outlets nationwide. His firm, Beacon Economics, provides independent economic research and forecasting to clients across the public and private sectors. He has served as a senior economist at UCLA’s Anderson Forecast and holds a PhD in economics from the Anderson School.
Straight Talk on the Economy for Decision Makers
Known for his engaging, no-nonsense delivery and sharp wit, Thornberg has become a fixture on national business media and at conferences where leaders need clear-eyed analysis rather than cheerleading. His keynotes cut through economic noise to deliver the data-driven insights that business leaders need for strategic planning, covering topics from macroeconomic trends and labor markets to real estate cycles, interest rates, and the forces reshaping the American economy.
An Outlook for the U.S. Economy; What comes Next?
Christopher Thornberg is a well–‐known public speaker, renowned as much for his expertise as for his humor and engaging presentation style. His uncommon ability to distill economic information and make it directly relevant to businesses, governments, and individuals has made Him widely sought after by Fortune500 companies, major government agencies, and nonprofits alike. He has spoken to hundreds of groups and organizations, ranging from high level meetings of executives and boards of directors to conventions numbering in the thousands.
Dr. Thornberg connects with audiences by delivering fresh and current economic insights to
Listeners with varying levels of financial and economic sophistication.
