Jeff is the author of econAmerica, released by major publisher Wiley & Sons. As the only economist in the world to have ever received the international designation of CSP, or Certified Speaking Professional, Jeff Thredgold’s humorous and light style makes a discussion about the economy approachable, interesting, and fun.

Dr. Roger Selbert is one of the best known and most respected trend experts in the United States, an accomplished and experienced business futurist.

Roger writes and edits Growth Strategies, a subscriber-based newsletter on economic, social and demographic trends, published in conjunction with the La Jolla Institute, where he holds the title of Senior Fellow.

Based in Los Angeles and available for travel around the world, Roger is economic analyst for the US Consumer Demand Index, a subscriber-based monthly survey of American households’ buying intentions. He is also a contributing editor at NewGeography.com.