Join Us for the 2027 Economics Symposium
Featuring Debra Whitman, PhD,
AARP Executive Vice President & Chief Public Policy Officer
The School of Business Administration invites you to the 2027 Economics Symposium on Thursday, April 1, featuring keynote speaker Debra Whitman, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP.
A nationally recognized economist and expert on aging policy, Dr. Whitman leads AARP's policy, research, and international initiatives, helping shape solutions that improve quality of life as people age. Her work has influenced national conversations on retirement security, healthcare affordability, long-term care, and economic well-being.During the symposium, Dr. Whitman will share insights on the economic and policy challenges shaping the future of aging in America and what they mean for individuals, families, businesses, and communities.
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$50 Individual Ticket | $400 Table of 8 | $500 Sponsored Table of 8
The event begins with a social reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by the symposium luncheon program at noon. Reserve your seat and join business leaders, alumni, students, and community members for an engaging discussion on one of the most significant economic issues of our time.
About the Economics Symposium
The Economics Symposium is one of the School of Business Administration’s largest and most anticipated events and is traditionally held every two years. The next symposium, the 29th in the series, is scheduled for Fall 2026. Throughout its history, the symposium has featured distinguished speakers, each addressing timely and influential economic topics. Each event typically highlights the work of a nationally renowned economist.
2017:Christina Romer, Class of 1957 Garff B. Wilson Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, presented “In the Wake of Disaster: The Great Recession in Historical Perspective.”
2019:Bud Barnes, Professor of Economics and Dean Emeritus at Gonzaga University and founder of the Economics Symposium, presented “America Divided: An Economic Perspective.”
2021:David Card, 1950 Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, presented “Economics and Public Policy: Lessons from the Debates on Immigration.”
2024: David H. Autor, Ford Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, presented “The Consequences of Technological Changes and Globalization.”