Fireside Chat: Moody's Analytics Chief Economist

YCIF Toronto is excited to be joined by Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody's Analytics to discuss key economic trends and events impacting global economies and the post COVID-19 economic outlook. Mark will also speak about his professional career to date and provide an opportunity for attendees to engage and ask questions.

Please join YCIF for this exciting fireside chat to discuss these topics and more as we look ahead to numerous North American and global factors impacting our economy. We are excited to draw on Mark's breadth and wealth of experience, providing his opinion and insight on recent global events shaping financial markets and how they impact the day to day lives of the average person.

The event will also include a Q&A session in the last 20 minutes for those attending to ask questions.

When:     Wednesday, June 15th, 2022
Time:       5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (EST)
Where:    Online, you'll receive the link to connect to the webinar shortly before it starts
Fees:       FREE

Meet our guest

Mark M. Zandi is chief economist of Moody's Analytics, where he directs economic research. Moody's Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corp., is a leading provider of economic research, data and analytical tools. Dr. Zandi is a cofounder of Economy.com , which Moody's purchased in 2005.

Dr. Zandi is on the board of directors of MGIC, the nation's largest private mortgage insurance company, and is the lead director of Reinvestment Fund, one of the nation's largest community development financial institutions, which makes investments in underserved communities.

He is a trusted adviser to policymakers and an influential source of economic analysis for businesses, journalists and the public. Dr. Zandi frequently testifies before American Congress and conducts regular briefings on the economy for corporate boards, trade associations, and policymakers at all levels.

Dr. Zandi is the author of Paying the Price: Ending the Great Recession and Beginning a New American Century, which provides an assessment of the monetary and fiscal policy response to the Great Recession. His other book, Financial Shock: A 360º Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis, is described by the New York Times as the “clearest guide” to the financial crisis. Dr. Zandi is host of the Inside Economics podcast.

Dr. Zandi earned his BS from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania.