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Thursday September 6th 2012 |
| Where | The Commonwealth Club SF Office - 595 Market Street - San Francisco, CA | | Map Link | Maps | | Time | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost | $20 standard, $12 members, $7 students (with valid ID) | | RSVP TO | RSVP | | Buy Tickets/RSVP | TICKETS | | Organization Home | commonwealthclub.org | | Event Page Link | Event Page |
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| Event Description |
The 2008 crash was more than a downturn: It marked the end of the "Great Moderation," a two-decade period of mild business cycles and growth. Now many fear we are headed toward a prolonged recession (or worse), while others predict a new boom just around the corner. Who's right? Saffo, with over two decades of experience exploring the dynamics of large-scale, long-term change, thinks that both groups miss the point. Rather, he foresees that we have entered a new era defined not by boom or bust, but by a new kind of volatility. The global economy has entered what he calls the "Great Turbulence," a decade-scale new order that will be characterized by high amplitudes, short cycles and scarce equilibrium, which may transform politics and policy globally, threaten incumbents and create both challenges and opportunities for individuals and institutions alike. Please visit bit.ly/SaffoCWC for tickets and more information. |  | | | |
