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<p>A leading authority on globalization and global conflict, Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett offers insight on how converging forces of geopolitical realities, climate change, technology, and demographic shifts will affect every field and industry over the next century.</p><p>Thomas P.M. Barnett is a leading security geopolitical strategist and <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author, who has worked in U.S. national security circles since the end of the Cold War.

<p>Former White House director of economic policy, Harvard professor and hedge fund guru Todd Buchholz is a leading expert on global economic trends, finance, and market volatility. </p><p>He has predicted trends with astonishing accuracy. Buchholz's editorials in the <i>The Wall Street Journal</i> correctly forecasted the 2001 slowdown in the U.S.

<p>Editor-in-chief of<em> The Economist </em>and named one of the "Most Powerful Women in the World” by <em>Forbes</em>, Zanny Minton Beddoes is a renowned global economics expert, sought-after for her authoritative perspectives on the world economy.</p><p>The first female editor in <em>The Economist’s</em> 170+-year history, Minton Beddoes previously served as the publication’s business affairs editor, economics editor and emerging-markets correspondent.

<p>The award-winning business professor and Wall Street expert shares his informative and entertaining perspective on what’s ahead for the economy, and what the financial markets are telling us about the outlook for U.S. businesses. </p><p>Peter Ricchiuti has taught finance at Tulane University since 1986.

<p>Brian Wesbury is Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P., a financial services firm based in Wheaton, Illinois.</p><p>Mr. Wesbury has been a member of the Academic Advisory Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago since 1999. In 2012, he was named a Fellow of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX where he works closely with its 4%-Growth Project.

<p>With a reputation for integrity, creativity, independence of thought, a sense of humor and an unrelenting focus on results, Sallie Krawcheck has built a career that has reached the top levels of success across a range of functions: as a senior corporate executive, as a research analyst and now as an entrepreneur.

<p>Guy Adami, one of the original Fast Money traders, shares his latest breaking insights on how investors and businesses can navigate the volatility of the markets and global economy.</p><p>Using his experience and financial savvy, Guy takes a stance against using outmoded models for investment. In a dynamic fashion, he breaks down how today’s headlines will affect businesses and industrial sectors.

<p>Jean Chatzky is the founder and CEO of HerMoney.com and FinanceFixx. </p><p>She is the host of the podcast <i>HerMoney</i> With Jean Chatzky. The financial editor of <i>NBC Today</i> for 25 years and the Financial Ambassador for AARP, she appears frequently on CNN, MSNBC and was a recurring guest on <i>The Oprah Winfrey Show</i>. She is a <i>New York Times</i> and <i>Wall Street Journal</i> best-selling author.

<p>Technology is creating the most exciting innovations the world has ever seen. It is also causing anxiety about our future. Navigating technological change at light speed is much harder if you don't have a trusted Sherpa to be your guide.</p><p>Vivek has rejoined Harvard as a Distinguished Fellow, Harvard Law School, Labor and Worklife Program, where he will help lead a critical three year research project on the effects of technology on future employment and work. This will be the first study on how technology will effect the core foundations of our economy. </p

<p>A trusted non-partisan advisor to policymakers and a reliable source of economic analysis to businesses, media outlets and the public, Mark Zandi, is one of the country’s leading economic experts, praised for his accurate insight and ability to clearly communicate complex topics, including macroeconomics, financial markets and public policy.</p><p>As the Chief Economist and Cofounder of Moody's Economy.com, Zandi directs the company's research and consulting activities, helping Moody's Analytics provide timely economic research to businesses and governmen