The Economy, Strategy & Finance Center (ESF) is an indispensable partner for C-suite executives who want to better understand the global economy and make data-driven decisions. Our community of leaders and award-winning experts provide you access to the insights you need to drive value.
For the CEO, CFO, CSO, and your entire organization.
To amplify your impact.
To address your strategic priorities.
Access exclusive research, the latest data, real-life case studies, and more—produced by our global research team and informed by the successful practices of top organizations.
On topics including finance, recessions, inflation, labor shortages, and more.
Survey and data releases help leaders stay informed about economic trends.
Timely views on the US, Emerging Market, European, Gulf, and China economies.
Our Chief Economist's quarterly outlook for the global economy.
Provide succinct summaries of insights from our latest programs and publications.
Centralized portal for assessing and exporting global suite of monthly and quarterly economic data.
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Members participate in exclusive programs in person or virtually and engage with our experts and peers at leading organizations. Topics include supply chains, CEO and consumer confidence, labor markets, inflation, and growth.
Chatham House Rule forums on key issues in strategy and risk with corporate leaders and experts.
Member-only discussions led by our experts on the latest economic issues and trends.
Offers opportunities to connect with our global team of ESF experts and peers across industries.
Discussion on labor market trends and the future of work with professionals across disciplines.
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Organizations committed to capturing the latest insights and data for navigating the economy.
Dana Peterson presented an economic outlook at our annual senior leadership meeting. Not only was she responsive, thoughtful, and professional – but she delivered a dynamic session that our leaders are still talking about. She brought insight and humor to the presentation, distilling topics and economic indicators so our team left with a stronger understanding of the strengths, challenges, and risks in the current environment.
Brian Wenzel
EVP & Chief Financial Officer, Synchrony Financial
Enjoy exclusive access to our experts for cutting-edge sessions and informal conversations that build on our latest research and deliver actionable guidance tailored to your team's unique needs.
One-on-one briefings for your organization: you chose topics, timing, and format.
Member-only discussions led by our experts on the latest economic issues and trends.
Our network of experts—one call or email away—provide insights on the latest data and trends.
This suite of tools allows you to benchmark against a peer group of organizations or other cohorts of your choice across key areas.
Centralized portal for assessing and exporting global suite of monthly and quarterly economic data.
Annual data with global Economic Indicators.
Providing economic scenario analysis for mitigating risks.
Index ranking 504 occupations in the coming decade.
Updated monthly.
Measures the demand for labor in the US using advertised online job vacancies.
Helps measure your risk exposure to Gray Swans; events that are perceived as low probability, but can have a potentially large impact on businesses.
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The ESF Center offers networking opportunities and expert analysis of the most recent data and trends for insights that drive value. Join this community of prominent leaders to tackle unique challenges and prepare for what's ahead.
Members set the agenda for our publications and programs.
We combine empirical research with Member perspectives to deliver insights for real-world challenges.
We provide forecasts and analysis on a range of topics in economics, business, and finance.
Our research and insights are reliable, unbiased, and free from outside influence.
Provide organizations with valuable insights into global business and economic trends, allowing them to make informed business decisions.
Forecasts and analysis of the most recent data offer insight and guidance for organizations operating on a global scale.
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Chief Economist and Leader, Economy, Strategy & Finance Center, The Conference Board