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Jason Furman

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Chairman, Council of Economic Advisers (2013–2017)

President Barack Obama’s chief economist Jason Furman helped guide the United States through a tumultuous period of recession, unemployment and instability. He offers an incisive insider’s exploration of the geoeconomic outlook, business trends and the future of globalism. 

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Jason Furman is the Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy at Harvard University. Previously he served as a top economic adviser to President Obama including serving as the 28th chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. In this role, he served as President Obama’s chief economist and a member of the Cabinet. Furman has conducted research in a wide range of areas, such as fiscal policy, tax policy, health economics, Social Security, and domestic and international macroeconomics. He is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and a frequent commentator on Bloomberg and CNBC. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University.

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Jason Furman: An In-Depth Analysis of America’s Rising Debt Problem

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Jason Furman on When It’s Worth Accepting Slower Growth to Meet Other Objectives

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Jason Furman on Why Tradeoffs are Necessary to Achieve Your Goals

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Jason Furman on Key Economic Impacts of a Second Trump Term

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A Conversation with Jason Furman – Licensing Restrictions on Jobs

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Robots, inequality and oil: economic growth with Jason Furman – Zeitgeist 2016

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Jason Furman “AI Policy Considerations” (Disc: Judy Chevalier)

Jason Furman’s Speech Topics

  • The Trump Agenda and What It Means for Your Organization

    Major policy shifts are reshaping the economic landscape, with significant changes in trade, regulatory policies, tax cuts, and more. Jason Furman, a prominent economist and former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under the Obama Administration, offers a balanced perspective on these developments. He will provide expert insights into the Trump administration’s economic policies, including fiscal policy, regulatory changes, and trade relations. Furman will assess the potential economic direction under a new Trump administration, focusing on areas like the federal budget, labor markets, and the challenges of sustaining growth amid concerns over deficits and public debt. He will also analyze the impact of trade policies on global supply chains, tariffs, and relations with key economic partners like China. Drawing from his background in economic policy, Furman will discuss the balance between stimulating growth and maintaining fiscal responsibility for long-term stability. Additionally, he will offer insights into key debates on healthcare, technology, and infrastructure, advocating for pragmatic solutions that promote both economic efficiency and equity. 

    This conversation can be tailored to meet the specific interests of your organization. Furman will emphasize the importance of thoughtful, evidence-based policymaking to ensure that economic growth benefits all segments of society, particularly middle- and lower-income groups.

  • Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of the American Workforce

    There is a lively debate happening in technology company boardrooms, the hallways of Capitol Hill, and with generations of employees themselves: Will advances in automation and artificial intelligence (AI) soon render human labor unnecessary? Jason Furman believes that AI holds enormous promise for the future of the U.S. economy. In order to fulfill that promise, he argues, companies must identify and share best practices and government must put the right policies in place. Furman can not only discuss the technologies that could transform the workforce, he can also provide transparency about the various data points behind the AI reality.

  • Global Economic Outlook: What’s Next?

    Drawing on his role as the chief economist for the President of the United States during a time of tumultuous change, Jason Furman outlines the geopolitical and economic trends and developments every organization needs to know. As instability, migration and security concerns continue and trade agreements and treaties between nations face a tenuous new era, Furman offers experienced counsel to businesses concerned about their place in the global environment.

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