The highly resilient U.S. economy faces the challenge of responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic. On Thursday, May 28, 4 p.m. (central), Dr. Eric Thompson, will discuss the path of recovery for the Nebraska and national economy, including the costs and opportunities from economic renewal. New and accelerating trends also are considered, as more people and businesses learn to work, interact, network, and shop.
Zoom information will be sent via the immeidate registration confirmation
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 28 at 12 p.m. (central)
About the Presenter: Dr. Eric Thompson is the Karl H. Nelson Professor of Economics and director of the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Thompson’s research examines the sources and consequences of state and local economic growth and the economics of infrastructure. Through his work at the bureau, Thompson provides economists with practical opportunities to conduct applied economic research and trains economics and business students to conduct applied research on timely economic and business topics.