Catch A Glimpse into the Future With Our 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar
Leading economist, Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., delivers an insightful, entertaining “Back to the Future” themed presentation on the current state and predictions of the 2021 economy.
During this webinar, Basu delivers a tribute to 80s films with hope that life will return to “normal” sooner rather than later. You will gain valuable perspective on the following topics:
- The Destabilizing Impacts of COVID-19 – Too Much Time at Home
- Impact on Employment, Sales, Real Estate and other metrics
- The Initial Phase of Recovery
- Remaining Economic Risks
- Forecast for 2021 and Beyond
Meet the Presenter:
Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., is known as an economist with a personality, and alternatively, one with a sense of humor. Though the numbers and data are important, Basu and his team are highly skilled at translating economics into themes that audiences find compelling and understandable – regardless of the trade.
In this section, you’ll find short video clips from the full presentation on key topics such as: 2021 economic forecasts, industry verticals that are expected to perform well in 2021, the impacts of the pandemic on certain segments of Commercial Real Estate, and more.
Predictions for Economy
Insights on major economic forecasts for U.S. GDP growth.
Industry Verticals Expected to Perform Well
Several industries are expected to perform well in 2021, hear more information on a few of them.
Impact of the Pandemic on Office Spaces
Hear about the impact the pandemic has had on commercial real estate, specifically regarding office spaces.
Outlook on U.S. Manufacturing
Hear about the 2021 outlook for U.S. Manufacturing.
Impact of Pandemic on Hotels and Conferences Spaces
Hear a brief explanation of the pandemic's impact on hotel and conference spaces as it relates to leisure and business travel.
Will There Be a Correction in the Stock Market?
Listen to hear what we could potentially anticipate for the stock market in 2021.
Many questions were submitted throughout the webinar presentation. This section includes questions and answers to the most commonly asked questions and related themes.
Questions on General Economy
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What can we do to prepare for the dollar to lose its weight in the global economy? It would seem that it is inevitable for the dollar to weaken in the coming years due to many factors. Is this a concern, and what can we do to prepare for the impact of th
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My practice is global and I am seeing a lot of changes in areas where economic activity is taking place and I've been surprised by some of them. What do you predict will be the hot world markets this year?
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Will the increase in savings rate persist? If so, will the corresponding impact of reduced consumer spending slow future U.S. economic growth?
Questions on the New Biden Administration
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What are the impacts from this new administration?
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How will the New Administration affect Small Business?
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With new change in leadership at the government level, what can be anticipated regarding rates, inflation?
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While the pandemic may be the biggest economic headwind does the changing political leadership in Washington present a scenario of higher taxes and increased regulation or will the pandemic effects limit this change as well?
Questions on Specific Industry Verticals
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What are projections for the commercial construction sector?
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What is the outlook for tourism related businesses in second, third or fourth quarters of 2021?
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What is the outlook for restaurant industry and what will be the long-lasting changes to the industry post-pandemic?
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How much retail will return to physical stores as the COVID emergency passes? Any thoughts about the relevancy of local shopping to the average consumer?
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What is the future outlook to small businesses (in particular minority/women owned) as a result of the pandemic?
Questions on Deficit Spending and Inflation
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Regarding the virus stimulus packages, have we quantified the range of economic impact and duration of the impact resulting from this deficit spending?
It seems pretty clear that the impact of stimulus generally lasts a few months. We tend to send out cash, and it tends to get spent over the course of months. If we put more money into infrastructure, the impacts would be more long-lived.
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Will deficit spending ever matter again? Why or why not?
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Are you concerned about inflation given all of the recent stimulus?
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Do you feel we have risk in the economy for a inflation in 2021?
For full citations and sources, please view the full webinar presentation. This content was recorded on January 17, 2021. The thoughts and information provided regarding the 2021 Economic Outlook topic are those of Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., and is not advice from your bank.
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