Economic Challenges & Toxic Politics: The Rocky Path Forward

In a turbulent economy, political hyper-partisanship and policy dysfunction create large uncertainties for practitioners. National fiscal imbalances, record public debt and looming entitlement crises challenge the limited capacity of the political class to advance solutions to sustain the economy. Longtime political and policy strategist Phil English will explore how political polarization is likely to impact the federal budget, key legislation, and next year’s contentious elections, with the likely fallout for the economy. Congressman English will offer political predictions and assess potential pitfalls for the financial system and economic growth.