Speaking about the economy
Actionable Economics
"Byron Gangnes has been a mainstay at Rochdale's VLI, the premier board of directors conference for credit unions, for years. He has an exceptional ability to take complex economic information and present it in an engaging, entertaining, and highly informative way. His insights don’t just make the material understandable—they empower credit union leaders with the knowledge to make strategic decisions that drive their organizations forward. A truly fantastic speaker."
—Tony Ferris, CEO of Rochdale
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I talk about the economy in a way that your audience will enjoy and understand clearly, without avoiding challenging issues. They will leave my presentation with knowledge they can use, and with greater confidence about how to digest new economic information that comes their way.
I have spoken to trade associations, financial institution leaders, public sector decision makers, the media, and others, including featured presentations to large conference audiences. I am a member of the National Speakers Association.
Qualifications
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Broad experience speaking to business & other policy leaders
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Award-winning teacher
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Author of more than 30 books & articles
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United Nations forecaster
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University of Pennsylvania PhD
Who will benefit from Byron's insights?
• General conference audiences
• Business and financial industry professionals
• Trade assocation members
• Corporate or organization workshop participants
Featured Presentations
On the edge | Economic promise and peril in volatile times.
The economic outlook. Now more than ever, you want to know how changes in the economy will affect your business environment. I describe recent US developments in a global context. I present my view of the outlook, focusing on key headwinds and tailwinds that will define the economy's future path.
"Byron is always well informed and engaging. I could listen to him all day! He always provides kernels of information I can take home and use."
Conference attendee
Immigration economics | The real impacts beyond the politics.
Immigration has become a defining issue of our time, with broad implications for labor resources and the nature of the workforce. I cut through the political fog to ask what economic science tells us about immigration impacts on the economy and particular industries, and the role it will play in our future.
"Byron did an outstanding job presenting facts and projections on the economic impact of
immigration.... Byron did a superb job of describing the possible implications."
Conference attendee
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Economic Update: Healthy, Heading into Uncertain Trump Era. Rochdale Volunteer Leadership Institute, January 2025, Island of Maui.
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Understanding the Mechanics of Inflation, Stagflation, and Monetary Policy, Economics of Strategy podcast, Sourced Economics, July 2024. Podcast interview.
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A Conversation About the Macroeconomy, Hawaii Economic Association panel, online, March 2024. Video.
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Will the Fed Get Its ‘Soft Landing’?, Western Candy Conference, March 2023. Podcast interview.
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Outlook for the Hawaii Economy, Hawaii State Senate Committee on Ways and Means and House Finance Committee, Honolulu, December 18, 2013
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Economic Outlook
Economic Policy
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Immigration Economics. ​
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Will King Dollar be Dethroned?
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Is 1970s Stagflation Back? Can Disco be Far Behind? Slides.
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What, me Worry? Public Deficits and Debt
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The graying of the US economy. Slides.
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Inequality: Why should we care?
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The Global Economy Comes Home: How Developments Abroad Affect the US
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Alternative Means of Addressing the State Budget Shortfall
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U.S. Macro Policy and the Great Recession