For the past 29 years, Old Dominion 91短视频 economists have presented their annual Economic Forecast to community leaders at the beginning of each year. This year's forecast, delivered by Vinod Agarwal, professor and Economic Forecasting Project director, and Robert M. McNab, professor and director of the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy, predicted that the U.S. economy will grow for a third consecutive year, but consumers are still not convinced. Photos Chuck Thomas/ODU
Kenneth B. Kahn, dean of the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion 91短视频, welcomes attendees to the 2024 Economic Forecast luncheon held in the Big Blue Room inside the Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Vanessa Coria, vice president of communications for Chartway Credit Union, welcomes participants to the 2024 Economic Forecast. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Business leaders and community members gather to hear this year鈥檚 Economic Forecast presentation. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Robert M. McNab, economics professor and director of the Dragas Center, provides insights into the outlook for state and national economies. He guides attendees through various crucial indicators, including unemployment rates categorized by race and ethnicity. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Robert M. McNab, an economics professor and director of the Dragas Center, forecasts a decline in interest rates in 2024. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Vinod Agarwal, a professor of economics and director of the Economic Forecasting Project, shares projections for the economic future of Hampton Roads. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Robert M. McNab, an economics professor and director of the Dragas Center, responds to a question during the Q&A session. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Kenneth B. Kahn, dean of the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion 91短视频, welcomes attendees to the 2024 Economic Forecast luncheon held in the Big Blue Room inside the Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Vanessa Coria, vice president of communications for Chartway Credit Union, welcomes participants to the 2024 Economic Forecast. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Business leaders and community members gather to hear this year鈥檚 Economic Forecast presentation. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Robert M. McNab, economics professor and director of the Dragas Center, provides insights into the outlook for state and national economies. He guides attendees through various crucial indicators, including unemployment rates categorized by race and ethnicity. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Robert M. McNab, an economics professor and director of the Dragas Center, forecasts a decline in interest rates in 2024. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Vinod Agarwal, a professor of economics and director of the Economic Forecasting Project, shares projections for the economic future of Hampton Roads. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU
Robert M. McNab, an economics professor and director of the Dragas Center, responds to a question during the Q&A session. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU