Leading Economic Speakers & Financial Speakers

Weathering the Financial Storm in Tough Economic Times

Economic Adversity always creates opportunity for some! In these uncertain times, understanding the reality behind the economic hype is paramount to business success, investment and competition. Speakers.com represents leading economic experts who can analyze the trends, find investment opportunities and cut through the confusion to give your group the bigger picture and help them better understand an economy in flux.

RICHARD BOOKSTABER - is a Wall Street insider and outspoken critic of many of today's financial practices who predicted the current economic meltdown. Richard Bookstaber was named to this year's Conde Nast Portfolio list of top 25 technical innovators, joining the ranks of Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Eric Schmidt. Called "one of Wall Street's 'rocket scientists" by The New York Times, Bookstaber is the author of A Demon of Our Own Design: Markets, Hedge Funds, and the Perils of Financial Innovation, a book that pinpointed the market weaknesses that spun out of control to create today's financial crisis.

NOURIEL ROUBINI - Popularly known as Dr. Doom, which was the title of a profile in The New York Times Magazine, Dr. Nouriel Roubini is known for his now-vindicated predictions of the current financial crisis. He speaks on the global economic outlook and its implications for financial markets and was named to Fortune Magazine's list of "10 new gurus you should know". Nouriel Roubini is a Professor of Economics and International Business at New York University Stern School of Business. He was also the Senior Economist for International Affairs at the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 1998-1999; then, the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for International Affairs and the Director of the Office of Policy Development and Review at the U.S. Treasury Department from 1999- 2000. He is the cofounder and Chairman of RGE Monitor, an innovative economic and geo-strategic information service with 30 economists on staff.

ANDREW BUSCH - is the Global FX Market Strategist for BMO Capital Markets' Investment Banking Division in Chicago. Andrew Busch is a recognized expert on the world financial markets and how these markets are impacted by political events. On a regular basis, Mr. Busch consults with the staffs from the US Treasury, Congress, and the White House on economic and market issues. Andrew is also an Economic Advisor to the  2008 McCain campaign. Andrew has appeared for the last three years on CNBC's The Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo and is a CNBC contributor. Also, he has appeared on FOX Business, Canadian BNN's SqueezePlay, Bloomberg TV, and numerous CNN shows including Lou Dobbs Tonight.  Andrew is a prolific writer.

JOSEPH STIGLITZ - Recognized around the world as a leading economic educator, Professor Joseph Stiglitz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2001 for his analyses of markets with asymmetric information, and he was a lead author of the 1995 Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change, which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. A Professor at Columbia University and Chair of Columbia University's Committee on Global Thought, Stiglitz is also the co-founder and Executive Director of the Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia.  Stiglitz was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers from 1993-95, during the Clinton administration, and served as CEA chairman from 1995-97. He then became Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President of the World Bank from 1997-2000. Stiglitz helped create a new branch of economics, "The Economics of Information," and has made major contributions to macro-economics and monetary theory, to development economics and trade theory, to public and corporate finance, to the theories of industrial organization and rural organization, and to the theories of welfare economics and of income and wealth distribution.

ROBERT MUNDELL - An in-demand speaker at prestigious economic and financial summits around the world, Robert Mundell prepared the first plan for a European currency and is known as the father of the theory of optimum currency areas and the euro. In 1999, Mundell received the Nobel Prize in Economics for "his analysis of monetary and fiscal policy under different exchange rate regimes and his analysis of optimum currency areas." 

JIM CRAMER - As one of the most visible – and infamous – stock market commentators and entrepreneurs in history and the host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer is seen regularly on CNBC. He’s also a co-founder and regular commentator for The Street.com. His pronouncements on the current state of the investment have been known to move markets, a power formerly reserved for Wall Street analysts and traditional sources like The Wall Street Journal.  Cramer also maintains a radio presence as the host of the daily radio talk show Jim Cramer’s Real Money, where he shares his uncanny ability to predict market shifts with listeners across the country. Author of Confessions of a Wall Street Addict, Jim Cramer’s Real Money: Sane Investing for an Insane World, and Jim Cramer's Stay Mad for Life, Cramer combines market savvy, an eagle eye for brand positioning, and a unique style of fired-up energy to put audiences on the road to astounding financial success. 

ARTHUR LEVITT - As the 25th chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Arthur Levitt served as the longest-serving chairman in the history of the Commission. Levitt retired from the SEC in 2001. Investor protection was Chairman Levitt's top priority. Throughout his tenure at the Commission, he worked to educate, empower, and protect America's investors. After leaving the Commission in 2001, Levitt wrote two books, 2002's Take on the Street: What Wall Street and Corporate America Don't Want You to Know and 2003's Take on the Street: How to Fight for Your Financial Future. Arthur Levitt brings a unique understanding of corporate ethics from his 25 years of experience. His lessons learned from his tenure at the SEC make him an expert financial speaker as he discusses the corporate governance issues that have come to dominate American business.

MARTIN FELDSTEIN - One of the most brilliant economists at work today, Dr. Martin Feldstein understands the impact and influence of government’s role in monetary policy – from the inside out. As President Reagan's chief economic adviser Dr. Martin Feldstein helped audiences understand what lies in wait for the world’s economic future.  Dr. Feldstein is presently George F. Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University and is also the President of the National Bureau of Economic Research, a private non-profit research organization that has specialized for more than 70 years in producing nonpartisan studies of the American economy. Dr. Feldstein is director of three corporations, an economic adviser to several businesses here and abroad, and a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal. 

JEAN CHATZKY - One of the most popular money management experts, Jean Chatzky gives audiences proven ways to control their finances while teaching them how to create a happy, successful life.   An expert on everything from debt elimination and retirement planning to mortgage options and long-term care insurance, Jean Chatzky takes the complicated world of personal finance and makes it easily accessible to all.  Chatzky serves as financial editor for NBC’s Today, is Financial Advisor on The Oprah Winfrey Show and is editor-at-large for Money magazine. In addition to writing columns for USA Weekend and TIME magazines, Chatzky is author of several books, including, Pay It Down: From Debt to Wealth on $10 A Day and You Don’t Have To Be Rich: Comfort, Happiness and Financial Security.  Her latest book, Make Money, Not Excuses : Wake Up, Take Charge, and Overcome Your Financial Fears Forever was released in March 2008.

JIM ANGLE - As Chief Washington Correspondent for Fox News, Jim Angle reports on overall political news from Washington, as well as broader issues from social security, tax reform, and the economy. Jim's vast experience includes award-winning Senior Financial Correspondent for ABC News and anchor for NPR's "Marketplace," the popular daily national program about money and business. Jim’s quick wit and personal charm shed an irreverent light on the Washington scene for the past four administrations. His speaking topics include Up-to-the-minute" perspective on national and international affairs, The lighter side of Washington and What's up with the economy?

TERRY SAVAGE - Terry Savage is a nationally known expert on personal finance and a regular television commentator on issues related to investing and financial markets.  She is the nationally syndicated personal finance columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.  She also write a weekly column for TheStreet.com, the popular investing website. Terry’s most recent book is The Savage Number:  How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?   Within three weeks of publication it hit the “Top 20” list on Amazon.com. Her previous best-seller, The Savage Truth on Money, was named one of the ten best money books of the year by Amazon.com, and was made into an hour-long television special which aired on PBS.Terry is a frequent guest on national radio and television shows ranging from PBS' Nightly Business Report to CNN and CNBC. She's appeared several times on Oprah! and she's the regular substitute host of the nationally syndicated Bob Brinker radio show on ABC radio.

TODD BUCHHOLZ - An internationally-known commentator on world economy, financial markets, and politics and Former White House adviser, Todd Buchholz takes you on a tour of Washington power centers, showing you how the Obama White House is reshaping the economy, Wall Street and your business. Whoʼs pushing the buttons on economic policy and industry regulation? What are the effects on the new tax code and international trade? What is the backlash against future trade and investment? Will new environmental policies invigorate or cripple the business climate? Todd Buchholz will give you behind-the-scenes insights on the Obama Administration and help you figure out what Washington legislation will make life easier or tougher for your company. He is the author of New Ideas from Dead Economists and From Here to Economy, is a contributing editor of Worth Magazine and joined National Public Radio's popular Marketplace program as a regular commentator.

SUZE ORMAN - Internationally Acclaimed Personal Finance Expert, Suze Orman is the best-selling author of The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom and most recently The Courage to Be Rich. Suze is changing the way we think and relate to money and brings a fresh and innovative approach to the discussion of money. Her first best seller was You've Earned It, Don't Lose It. Orman is a Certified Financial Planner and a Registered Investment Advisor with over 18 years experience. She is Editor-in-Chief of the new Conde Naste publication "Currency" and a monthly columnist for Self magazine. She has appeared on numerous programs including "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "Good Morning America," "The Today Show" and "Dateline."

NIALL FERGUSON - As one of the world's leading historians of the global economy, Niall Ferguson was named by Time Magazine as one of the '100 Most Influential People in the World."  He is author of such internationally-acclaimed works as The Pity of War, The Cash Nexus: Money and Power in the Modern World, Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power and the award-winning History of the House of Rothschild. His most recent book, The War of the World: Twentieth Century Conflict and the Descent of the West, is a ground-breaking examination of ethnicity, empires and the revival of the East and was turned into a 3-part public television series that aired in July 2008. His new book, The Ascent of Money, was published in the fall 2008.

BARBARA CORCORAN - City chic and market savvy, entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran has been on the high-rise of the real estate industry since she founded The Corcoran Group in 1973. Today, this self-made entrepreneur has done more to help the residential real estate industry - its clients and customers - than any other person or company. Having built her multi-million dollar business from a mere $1,000 initial investment, Barbara skillfully serves her client roster with the same incomparable vision and negotiating genius that led to her own phenomenal success. Her simple secret of success: never settle for less!

JEREMY SIEGEL - Pulled from his extensive study of stock market history, Jeremy Siegel brings audiences insightful analysis and accessible commentary about the economy and financial markets. Academic director of the U.S. Securities Industry Institute, he is author of the often-cited Stocks for the Long Run, which is now in its third edition and named by The Washington Post as one of the ten best business books of all time. Currently the Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance at the prestigious Wharton School, Siegel received Business Week’s highest rating in a worldwide ranking of business school professors. Co-author of Revolution on Wall Street: The Rise and Decline of the New York Stock Exchange, Siegel has appeared frequently on CNN, CNBC, NPR and others.

MARCI ROSSELL - Her animated style was honed when she served as the popular, lively Chief Economist for CNBC in the months immediately following September 11th. Marci Rossell takes complex economic issues, often dull in the button-down business press, and makes them relevant to people's lives, families and careers. Prior to her career in broadcast journalism, Marci served as Corporate Economist and Investment Spokesperson for Oppenheimer Funds, one of the nation's largest mutual fund companies. Marci began her career as an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.  She brings a world of experience from Main Street to Wall Street when discussing the U.S. economy, international events and movements in capital markets. Her topics include: The Economic Outlook: Making Sense of Recession & Recovery, Oil Prices, & The Estate Market.

JOHN RUTLEDGE - Dr. John Rutledge was one of the principal architects of the Reagan economic plan in 1980-81 and was an adviser to the Bush White House on tax policy. Dr. Rutledge is the Chairman of a private equity investment firm that has invested more than $150 million in middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service companies. Dr. Rutledge is a visiting professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chief Advisor for Finance and Investment to the Governor of the Haidian District in Beijing. When not traveling the globe, Dr. Rutledge appears weekly on Fox News’ Saturday morning business shows Forbes on Fox and Your Questions, Your Money Live. He has also written three books—Rust to Riches, A Monetarist Model of Inflationary Expectations, and Lessons from a Road Warrior.  He testifies frequently before Congressional Committees and has advised government officials in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, China, and Kuwait. 

JEFFREY GARTEN - Former Dean at the Yale School of Management and an expert speaker on current market trends, finance and international trade, Jeffrey Garten's unique background bridges the gap between theory and practice and includes an accomplished career at the Yale School of Management, impressive experiences as an investment banker and senior-level policy work for four presidential administrations. He is an accomplished author and sought-after columnist whose counsel is relied upon by global business leaders.  Dr. Garten is currently the Juan Trippe Professor in the Practice of International Trade, Finance and Business at the Yale School of Management.

ZANNY MINTON-BEDDOES - As The Economist's economics editor, Zanny oversees all of the prestigious publication's American and global economic coverage.  Zanny Minton-Beddoes has written extensively about international financial issues, including the enlargement of the European Union, the future of the IMF, and economic reform in emerging economies. Her incomparable global experience makes Minton-Beddoes an sought-after expert financial speaker. Her speaking topics include Stress-Testing America's Prosperity and Charting Uncertain Waters: The World Economy after the Credit Crunch.

JEFFREY BIRNBAUM - An award-winning author, television commentator, and a columnist for the Washington Post, Jeffrey Birnbaum joined the Post in March 2004, after spending seven years as the Chief of Fortune magazine's Washington Bureau, and two years as a Senior Political Correspondent for Fortune's sister publication, TIME. Before he worked for TIME, Jeff Birnbaum was with the Wall Street Journal for 16 years, where his last job there was as White House Correspondent. On television, he is a political analyst for Fox News Channel and is a regular panelist on PBS's WashingtonWeek.  He is of four books, including The Money Men (2000) examines campaign fund-raising, Madhouse (1996) about President Clinton’s White House and The Lobbyist (1992) was a Washington Post best seller.

BARRY ASMUS - Dr. Barry Asmus has been named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the United States, with over twenty-five years experience on the speaking platform. As a Senior Economist for the prestigious National Center for Policy Analysis, Dr. Asmus presents a powerful picture of America’s future, both here and abroad. Dr. Asmus is the author of nine books. His latest, titled Bulls Don’t Blush, Bears Don’t Die, provides an insightful summary of today’s economy, the problems facing it and proposed solutions to these problems. Another book of note, Crossroads: The Great American Experiment, was nominated for an H.L. Menken award and has been used in hundreds of University classrooms for international trade and comparative economies.

GENE STANALAND - Called the Will Rogers of Economics, Dr. Gene Stanaland has the ability to make a complex subject, such as economics, understandable and entertaining. Currently the president of an economics and management consulting firm, Dr. Stanaland was a member of the Economics Department at Auburn University in Alabama for twenty years. His latest speaking topic is Waking the Economy Up from a Bad Dream, in which Dr. Stanaland shares his views on the economic policies and events that led to the current economic conditions, his insights into the economic impact of the political decisions in Washington, DC, his thoughts on what the new president will face, and a forecast for the remainder of this year and next.