IHS World Economic Outlook Conference to feature former White House Budget Director Peter Orszag, Council of Economic Advisors Economist Susan Collins, Peterson Institute Fellow Nicholas Lardy, and Council on Foreign Relations Expert Sebastian Mallaby

LEXINGTON, Mass. (October 5, 2011) – Former White House Budget Director Peter R. Orszag, former Council of Economic Advisors Economist Susan M. Collins, Peterson Institute senior fellow Nicholas Lardy, and author and Council on Foreign Relations advisor Sebastian Mallaby are among the speakers headlining the IHS Fall World Economic Outlook Conference, October 25-26, in Washington.

The conference, "Recovery Stalled: Reinvigorating Growth While Tackling Debt," will include presentations and panel discussions by economists and industry experts from throughout IHS as well as other guest speakers exploring global economic flashpoints, including policy uncertainties about the Eurozone debt crisis and the stagnant U.S. economy, and worry about  over-heating in booming emerging markets.

IHS Chief Economist Nariman Behravesh will headline the conference and Chief U.S. Economist Nigel Gault will explore whether the wobbly "U.S. recovery still has a pulse." IHS Global Insight Director of Sovereign Risk Jan Randolph and Mallaby, author of "More Money than God: Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite," will lead a discussion on the impacts and implications of the European debt Crisis.

IHS experts and other guest speakers will examine the role of oil and shale gas in the future of energy policy and supply; and the unique challenges facing emerging markets in Latin America and Asia.  In addition, the conference will feature a panel discussion on the impacts of the global economy on U.S. industry, including commodities, chemicals, construction and the automotive industry.

For more than 20 years, the World Economic Outlook Conference has been widely considered the leading forum on the direction of the global economy. This year's conference will offer critical assessments and analyses by experts from across IHS, as well as from outside experts, top academics and industry leaders. Issues to be examined include:

Registration

The World Economic Outlook Conference will be held October 25-26 at The Fairmont Washington, D.C. Additional information and participant registration is available at http://www.ihsglobalinsight.com/gcpath/WEOCFall2011.htm

News Media

Members of the news media interested in covering the event can do so free of charge, but must register in advance by e-mailing jim.dorsey@ihs.com or katherine.smith@ihs.com.

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