The reality of economics is far from simple and easy to understand. With the stock market, buying trends, seasonal shifts, business-politics, and much more, all playing a role in how the economy of North America takes shape, it’s easy to see how most people are uninformed when it comes to economics.
Even just one of the aforementioned economic factors is enough to confuse someone, so grasping the full picture is beyond the scope of the average citizen. That’s why consumers of all sorts, from stay-at-home-parents to corporate leaders, rely on economic “translators,” individuals who can make sense of what’s going on in the economy by using simple and relatable terms.
Since most individuals and smaller businesses don’t have an economic analyst on-hand, journalists tend to play the role of economic translator. Articles and videos published by local and large-scale news organizations are typically the only source of economic insight for a large chunk of society, and while many journalists do a great job of deconstructing economics, many do not.
Certain writers and journalists simply don’t have the expertise to truly analyze and simplify the many moving parts that make up the North American economy. Simply put, journalists aren’t economists, so some of the information people read, and then believe, may not be accurate.
This creates a problem for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and even large-scale corporations. When the source for information on the economy isn’t necessarily correct or fully accurate, false assumptions or misconceptions can arise, thus leading to bad business decisions.
What all companies need is a person who fully understands the economy like an economist but also has the ability to simplify complex ideas like a journalist. Not many people fit that description, but that’s who Marci Rossell is in a nutshell, a business-journalist of the highest order.
With a PhD in Economics and experience as a Corporate Economist and Investment Spokesperson, Marci brought a wealth of knowledge and aptitude when she became the Chief Economist for CNBC in the early 2000s. Reorienting confusing economic principles and making them digestible for the average viewer, Marci proved her ability as both journalist and economist during her time at CNBC, a skill-set she still uses today.
Now a senior economic advisor for a prestigious investment firm, Marci still makes sense of the economy for people through her speaker presentations. Bringing her experience from all corners of the business world to the podium, Marci is able to provide relevant and insightful commentary on the modern economy; ensuring audience members understand the full picture.
While just about any facet of the economy is no mystery to Marci, her most popular speaker topics include economic forecasts of the future, the inner workings of the stock market, and the role all citizens play in the capitalist market. But regardless of what Marci presents on, you can rest assured that she will utilize her experience as both economist and journalist to ensure even the most complex concepts are demystified for all to understand.
Marci’s unique approach to economics is a serious boon to any business wary of what the future may hold for their business or the economy at-large. To read more about Marci’s qualifications and presentations, head to her Sweeney Agency profile.
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