Global Finance Roundtable

January 8, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Shape of 2004 U.S. Economic Growth

Bank of America's S.V.P & Senior Economist Dr. Peter E. Kretzmer (MBA & PhD from University of Chicago) discusses the likely composition of U.S. economic growth in 2004, how much job growth to expect, how long can low interest rates remain, & Fed responses plus political/election implications.

View Dr. Kretzmer's presentation online.

Where:
Gleacher Center
Room 621
450 North Cityfront Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Map on how to reach Gleacher Center

Program:
6:00 - 8:00 pm : Keynote Speaker
8:00 - 9:00 pm: Cash Bar Reception

Who:
Franklin L. Morton
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management
Ariel Capital Management, Inc.

Registration:
Register Online

Business casual to business attire is appropriate. You do not need to be a GSB alum to attend plus guests are also welcome provided everyone registers their attendance in advance.

Questions:
Kathy Graham
630.466.7095
hqs1@juno.com

Event Details:

After a hesitant beginning to the cycle, U.S. economic growth is broadening and picking up. The shape of that growth, however, remains to be seen. Fellow alumnus Dr. Peter Kretzmer will explore this topic, focusing on:

What is the likely composition of economic growth in the year ahead?
How much job growth can we expect and for how long can interest rates remain low?
How will the Fed respond to developments and what are the political/election implications?

Speaker Profiles:

Dr. Peter E. Kretzmer is a Senior Vice President and Senior Economist for Bank of America. He analyzes developments in the national and world economies, assessing the implications for economic growth, inflation, and the financial markets.

Dr. Kretzmer also forecasts the likely course of monetary and fiscal policy, and conducts research on economic and financial issues. His research and forecasts are used by a wide range of bank clients, the bank's Treasury management group, and traders and salespeople across a wide spectrum of financial products. He joined NationsBanc Capital Markets, Inc. in June 1994, following two years of involvement in the day-to-day implementation of monetary policy by the Open Market Desk at the New York Fed.

From 1986 to 1992, Dr. Kretzmer taught and conducted research as a member of the faculty of the Graduate School of Business Administration of the University of Southern California. He also has served as a Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and as a staff economist at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, D.C. Kretzmer received his MBA and PhD degrees in Economics and Finance from the University of Chicago.