Previewing 2025’s Economic Outlook Conference

Season 2 Episode 41Previewing 2025’s Economic Outlook ConferenceHostKasie Whitener, Clinical Assistant ProfessorGuest:Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist, Division of Research Darla Moore School of BusinessJoseph Von Nessen serves as a research economist in the Division of Research at the Darla Moore School of Business, where he concentrates on regional economic analysis, forecasting and housing market trends. His work includes producing economic impact studies, feasibility assessments and market evaluations for a broad range of public- and private-sector partners.He leads the development of the University of South Carolina’s annual economic outlook for the state and advises the South Carolina Board of Economic Advisors. Von Nessen also provides regular briefings to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and is a frequent presenter at major national conferences on topics related to regional and state economic performance.This is Dr. Von Nessen’s first appearance on Moore Impact. Today’s episode discusses the upcoming Economic Outlook Conference on December 11, 2025. Topics include:"So what?" economicsImportance of economics in navigating business landscapesSC’s economic growth driven by export oriented manufacturingSC’s competitive advantage in infrastructure and workforce developmentPopulation growth predicted in southeastEconomic Outlook Conference topics of discussionTariffs prevention in predicting costs and the market environment for businessUnited States’s slowed economic growth in 2025Business trying to shield consumers from tariff price increasesCurrent bifurcated market between goods and servicesConsumer’s lost purchasing power since 2020Overall theme of uncertaintyFED’s unique challenge of needing to balance both labor market and inflationTo learn more about The Economic Outlook Conference, click here.To learn more about Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, click here.Photo Courtesy: Darla Moore School of Business Moore Impact is a product of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. For episodes, notes, and links visit sc.edu/moore