Few people have had the influence that Elliott Harris has had in shaping economic development and policy across the globe through the course of his distinguished 34-year career in international economics. Harris is the former United Nations assistant secretary-general for economic development and chief economist who has been closely involved in the design of the global Sustainable Development Agenda and the policies aimed at reducing poverty, generating more equitable social outcomes and environmental sustainability, and creating resilient and sustainable development. He brings this unparalleled expertise into the analysis of what’s happening now and what’s ahead in the global economic landscape.

Dr. Barry Asmus is an accomplished author and the senior economist with the National Center for Policy Analysis. He has influenced how world leaders approach social security, health care, monetary and fiscal policy and other equally complex issues, and he addresses the challenges facing America. Twice voted the "Outstanding Professor of the Year," his programs focus on global opportunities, success in the new information age, business strategies, and government policies that can create a favorable climate for business. Asmus presents his commentary in an entertaining, easily-understood style.