Connaughton to give economic forecast Dec. 11

Economist John Connaughton will discuss implications of the “fiscal cliff” when he presents his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 11, at UNC Charlotte Center City (320 E. 9th Street). Connaughton’s presentation will be in the second floor auditorium; box lunches will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Connaughton, the Babson Capital Professor of Financial Economics in the Belk College of Business, is a highly regarded expert on regional economics. He has monitored closely the North Carolina economy for 30 years. In his quarterly report, sponsored by Babson Capital Management, Connaughton will address areas of optimism and concern among the state’s economic sectors, and he will consider national and global factors affecting the state economy to forecast future performance and job growth.

The forecast presentation is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and advanced reservations are required. RSVPs will be accepted online through Thursday, Dec 6.