Possessing a unique ability to analyze current economic conditions and relate their impact on individuals and businesses in an understandable and entertaining way, Stanaland leaves audiences entertained and amused, but also informed about the economic realities of the day. Economics is commonly referred to as “the dismal science,” but in a gifted entertainer like Stanaland’s hands, economics and economic issues become the Undismal science.
Despite what may appear to be an “unserious” attitude about economics, Dr. Stanaland has studied it seriously: he was a member of Auburn University’s economics department for 20 years during which he headed the department for eight. Dr. Stanaland is now president of an economic consulting firm and serves on the board of directors of several institutions. His business involvement is far-reaching; Dr. Stanaland serves on the board of several institutions, including First American Bank, Huntingdon College, Junior Achievement, The Jules Collins Smith Museum of Art and Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
TOPIC
The Current Economy
The nature of the presentation is an analysis of the current economic condition. Hence, the content will emphasize events occurring at the time the presentation is made. Currently, the following are the issues discussed:
- Economic policies or events that have led to current economic conditions
- An analysis of the economic impact of political activity coming out of Washington, D.C.
- Federal Reserve Board actions, past and present, in light of the Bernanke Board approach to Monetary Policy
- A forecast for the remainder of the current year and for the next
- A question and answer period, if desired
