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Housing, Place, and Flexible Work: The Future of the New England Economy
January 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm EST
The COVID crisis upended social and economic life in ways that are still hard to predict. One central question is how hybrid work and shifts in where people congregate will impact housing, commuting, and the economy. This conference will explore the impact of shifting housing costs, changing work patterns, and demographic trends on the economic future of Massachusetts and New England. How will we address the immediate stressors and what are the implications of long-run trends? Economists, business, and policy leaders will share their perspectives and suggest possible paths forward.
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Agenda
9:00 am ET
Welcome
9:05 am ET
Opening Remarks
Dr. Susan M. Collins President & CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
9:30 am ET
Shifting Economic Conditions Speakers:
Dr. John Ballantine President
New England Economic Partnership & Senior Lecturer Brandeis International Business School
Dr. Alan Clayton Matthews Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Policy
Northeastern University
Dr. Jeffrey Thompson Vice President and Economist New England Public Policy Center
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
10:40 am ET
Break
11:00 am ET
Panel Discussion Panelists:
Daniel McCue Senior Research Associate Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
Dr. Richard Nesto Chief Medical Officer
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Chrystal Kornegay Executive Director
MassHousing
Moderator:
Dr. Mark Melnik Director of Economic and Public Policy Research
UMass Donahue Institute
12:00 pm ET
Networking Luncheon
Presented by
New England Economic Partnership
UMass Amherst Donahue Institute
Venue
This hybrid event includes a live stream option and in-person attendance options. Visitors will be asked to show a government-issued photo ID and pass through a security screening area (similar to airport screenings) as part of the entry process. Please note, visitors should check with their host regarding any COVID-19-related requirements prior to coming to the building.