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2010 Economic Forecast 

Keynote Speaker

Paul L. Kasriel
Senior Vice President & Director of Economic Research for Northern Trust
 
Paul Kasriel is responsible for making the Northern Trusts’s economic and interest rate forecasts, used internally and by clients. The accuracy of Northern’s economic forecasts has ranked in the top five of the Blue Chip Survey in recent years. Through written commentaries containing his straightforward and often nonconsensus analysis of economic and financial market issues, Kasriel has developed a loyal following in the financial community. He is often quoted in the local, national and international media. Kasriel is the co-author of a book entitled Seven Indicators That Move Markets. In addition to being a member of the American Economic Association and the National Association of Business Economists, Paul has served on the Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association.

Kasriel’s began his career as a research economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago where he analyzed developments in the money and capital markets. He was promoted to the official staff and given the responsibility of organizing and leading the monetary policy briefings for the Bank's president. Paul has been a lecturer in finance at the Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Although his classroom teaching days are over, Kasriel’s passion for educating the public on economic matters is reflected in his oral and written presentations.  
 
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