2017 Oklahoma Economic Outlook Conference to focus on trajectory of state’s energy industry

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

The Oklahoma State University Center for Applied Economic Research and Spears School of Business will host the 2017 Oklahoma Economic Outlook Conference on Dec. 6 at the Metro Technology Centers Springlake Campus in Oklahoma City.

Dan Rickman, Regents Professor of Economics at the OSU Spears School of Business, will present his report discussing forecasts of major economic variables for Oklahoma and will focus on the expected trajectory of Oklahoma’s energy industry. The Oklahoma State Econometric Model, which provides information on the probable performance of the Oklahoma economy in the upcoming year, was used to compile Rickman’s report.

Conference speakers will also include experts from Boeing and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. They will discuss the future of aerospace and its importance in Oklahoma. In addition, they will address national, state and local economic conditions.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the conference is from 9 a.m. to noon.

To register or for more information, visit cepd.okstate.edu or contact Kelle Scott, OSU Program Coordinator at 405-744-8679 or 866-678-3933 or by email at kelle.scott@okstate.edu.