Areas of Focus: Economic Analysis, Global Markets Profile: Works alongside Chief Economist Diane Swonk to develop ongoing economic research and commentary Author of Themes on the Global Markets, a monthly newsletter providing insight into trends, issues and the forecast for the global economy Previously served as associate economist at LaSalle Bank/ABN AMRO Accomplishments: Regularly speaks on current economic trends to professional groups and trade associations across the country Guest lecturer at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism Earhart Foundation Fellow in 2002. Received a Washington Society of Investments Analysts Scholarship, and a Graduate Scholarship for Excellence in Academia by the Economic Club of Washington DC. Education: Graduate of Bocconi University Business School, Milan, Italy Specialized in industrial organization as a visiting scholar at the Center for Industrial Economics in Copenhagen, Denmark Specialized in financial economics at Central European University in Budapest, Hungary M.A., Economics, George Mason University Current doctoral candidate, Economics, George Mason University Affiliations: National Association for Business Economics, member Chicago Association for Business Economics, member Bravo Club, young professional board of the Chicago Opera Theater, chairman. |