March 1, 2008

Economists to Assess Markets, Business and Politics at Economic Outlook

Four leading economists will share insights and predictions for local, regional, national and international economies and financial markets for 2008 at the Economic Outlook conference (http://exed.wisc.edu/finance/eoc/) slated for Friday, April 4. This semiannual event, offered by the Executive Education unit of the Wisconsin School of Business for more than 40 years, helps business leaders and owners translate economic trends into competitive intelligence.

The event will be held at the Fluno Center for Executive Education in Madison and business leaders from throughout Wisconsin, northern Illinois and eastern Iowa are expected to attend.

Factors affecting the economy, such as oil prices, federal budget deficits, interest rates, employment outlook, the subprime housing market and international trade will be explored, along with business implications of the 2008 presidential campaign.