This is the 6th annual Economics Alumni Reception at Throwback, Carleton\\\'s Homecoming celebration.

Hosted by the Department of Economics and the Economics Chapter of the Carleton University Alumni Association, this event is a great opportunity for Economics alumni of all eras to meet and network with fellow Economics alumni, faculty, staff and students.

Featuring alumni guest speaker:

Peter Hall, MA/87 Economics
Vice President & Chief Economist
Export Development Canada

Peter Hall joined Export Development Canada (EDC) in November 2004. With over 25 years of experience in economic analysis and forecasting, Mr. Hall is responsible for overseeing EDC’s economic analysis, country risk assessment and corporate research groups. In addition to preparing strategic advice for senior management at EDC, Mr. Hall is a featured speaker at conferences, international roundtables and policy fora, and regularly appears in television, radio and print media commenting on the world economy and Canadian international trade issues. He produces a widely circulated print and video weekly commentary covering an eclectic range of current global economic issues.
Prior to joining EDC, Mr. Hall directed the economic forecasting activities of the Conference Board of Canada. Mr. Hall has served as president of both the Canadian Association for Business Economics, a 600-member national association of professional economists, and its largest local chapter, the Ottawa Economics Association. He has also been a volunteer board and committee member for two Ottawa area private schools. Mr. Hall has degrees in economics from both Carleton University and the University of Toronto.

This is a free event with complimentary food and light refreshments, and a cash bar.

Please register in advance below.