Learn why good economic forecasters may be bad for you and why bad economic forecasts may be good for you. And how the simple experiment of flipping a coin provides insight into both while reinforcing the adage: “He who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass.”
Learning Objectives
1) Practical Uses of Economic Forecasts
2) Sources of Economic Forecasts
3) Framework and Examples for thinking about the future and the role of forecasting. Or, how flipping a coin repeatedly p
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1/13/2016
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When:
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
From 11:45 AM until 1:30 PM
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Where:
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The Heritage Grill at Westmoor
10555 Westmoor Drive
Westminster, Colorado 80021
United States
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Presenter:
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Kevin Webb, Cantor Fitzgerald
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Contact:
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Jenny Douglass/Kim Lott
mail@rmafp.org
303-973-2555
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Lies, Damn Lies and Economic Forecasts
Description:
Learn why good economic forecasters may be bad for you and why bad economic forecasts may be good for you. And how the simple experiment of flipping a coin provides insight into both while reinforcing the adage: “He who lives by the crystal ball soon learns to eat ground glass.”
Learning Objectives
1) Practical Uses of Economic Forecasts
2) Sources of Economic Forecasts
3) Framework and Examples for thinking about the future and the role of forecasting. Or, how flipping a coin repeatedly provides a framework for thinking about the forecasters who get it right.
Biography:
Kevin Webb
Cantor Fitzgerald
Kevin Webb joined Cantor Fitzgerald in 2009. He has also been a guest lecturer and speaker at several fixed income workshops and conferences. He holds dual degrees in Computer Science and Finance, an MBA, and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Webb is a member in the Houston’s Society of Financial Analysts, the CFA Institute, and Global Association of Risk Professionals.
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