States need to be prepared in order to make tough policy decisions once the next recession hits the financial sector, whether that means implementing new taxes and/or cutting back on government spending.
Please feel free to join REMI Managing Economic Associate Chris Judson and Economic Associate Jacob Linger in Hartford, Connecticut on Wednesday, December 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for “When the Music Stops: Ranking Policies and Projects in a Downturn,” our upcoming luncheon presentation that evaluates the planning strategies for several states as the economy anticipates public finance disruptions.
This luncheon will also feature Rod Motamedi, Senior Research Manager from the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, as he presents “The Social and Economic Impacts of Gaming in Massachusetts,” his evaluation of how the implementation of casinos and expanded gaming in the Bay State has affected its economy in terms of employment, personal income, the housing market, and more.
According to a survey administered by the National Association for Business Economics, there is a 60% chance that a recession could occur by the end of 2020. Despite these odds, state funding and surpluses can only be accessed to combat the most mild of economic slowdowns.
Prioritizing government spending and finance options can be achieved within REMI’s dynamic modeling software. Analysts in numerous industries utilize the REMI suite of models to examine and describe the impacts and effects of various improvements and public policies.
This includes the economic effects of transportation improvements, the financial considerations associated with raising the minimum wage, the employment impacts of incentives and tax policy changes, and the economic implications of energy and environmental regulations.
An overview of the nation’s macroeconomic outlook, a demonstration on how to perform economic policy analysis, and the introduction of the newly-added project prioritization feature in our modeling software will be provided as part of this luncheon presentation.
If you would like to attend this event, please email Kendell Sweeney-Thomas at Kendell.Sweeney-Thomas@remi.com, contact us by phone at (413) 549-1169, or click below to register.
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Rod Motamedi is a Senior Research Manager at the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute with over eight years of experience conducting economic and policy impact analyses, economic development and regional competitiveness assessments, and industry footprint studies.
Prior to joining the Donahue Institute, Mr. Motamedi was a Senior Economic Associate at Regional Economic Models, Inc. He is an expert in the application of economic models to high-visibility issues around the U.S. and internationally. His current projects include an assessment of the impacts of container deposits laws, the economic and social impacts of the introduction of casinos in Massachusetts, and workforce supply and demand alignment in Metro Boston. Mr. Motamedi received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Since arriving at REMI, Mr. Judson has consulted for a number of clients on topics including medical research, labor force economics, and natural disasters. He provides client support in selecting inputs, conducting simulations, and analyzing results, and he creates and hosts public online seminars and training presentations on a variety of modeling topics.
Mr. Judson co-authored an academic journal article titled, “Decision framework for evaluating the macroeconomic risks and policy impacts of cyber attacks”. He holds a B.A. in economics from Western New England University, with a concentration in business.
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Mark Twain Room
315 Trumbull St.
Hartford, CT 06103
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in REMI. Your registration is confirmed for our luncheon “When the Music Stops: Ranking Policies and Projects in a Downturn” on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019.
The event will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Hilton Hartford, Mark Twain Room on 315 Trumbull St., Hartford, CT 06103.
We will call a day or so before the event to confirm your attendance and to see if you have any questions. Please feel free to share the invitation with any other staff or colleagues who may be interested.
We look forward to seeing you in Hartford!
Regards,
Regional Economic Models, Inc.
REMI
