Economist Speaking in Panama City

Doesn't "RSVP" mean that we inform them whether or not we are attending, and if so, is this an invitation only? Or, are they simply trying to have people make reservations and didn't read the Amy Vanderbilt book? :idontno:

They need to figure out how many cocktail weinies will be needed ;-)

They need to figure out how many cocktail weinies will be needed ;-)

In that case, they are looking for "reservations," not RSVP's, but they are economists or something, so they probably don't know better.

Where is the Boardwalk and who or what is Infinity Blu? :idontno:

Fractional ownerships.

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What a goofy website that is. What is precedent setting about fractional owership at the beach? Is the economist speaker going to tell us?

Isn't that hilarious :clap_1:

The "invitation," comments (especially the "head count of...uh, I mean...for weinies") and the fractional's website provided lots of raw material --WAY too easy :cool: and it pretty much speaks for itself. Thanks for my best laugh of the day.

It does make we wonder...what target audience are they trying for with GUEST SPEAKER EXTRAORDINAIRE and free beer at 6pm on a Thursday? If I hadn't already made plans for hosing out the gutters, I might have been there front-row, center....although, a little voice is telling me that this Economist just might be a compensated shill for a sideshow where they'll be pimping condos--but I may be wrong. :idontno:

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Don't dismiss this too quickly. This guy holds a doctorate from Wharton. (No small peanuts, that.) Many years ago I worked at Wharton Econometrics in Philadelphia and I can tell you that economists are a hoot. They have a really interesting approach, and if nothing else, it's highly likely that you'd be entertained if you went to listen to him.


Steve Cochrane

Steven Cochrane is senior managing director at Moody?s Economy.com where he directs a broad range of the firm?s economic research activities. Dr. Cochrane directs the regional economic service in which he manages a large-scale econometric system of regional models that are used to provide projections of economic, demographic, real estate, and financial indicators. Dr. Cochrane oversees the forecasts for all 50 states. He directs current work in developing regional models for the Moody?s Economy.com international services. Dr. Cochrane is editor of the Regional Financial Review, our monthly publication that analyzes current macro, regional, industry and international economic trends. Dr. Cochrane is also a frequent contributor to the Dismal Scientist web site where he comments on a variety of macroeconomic and regional economic issues. He is a regular speaker at the Moody?s Economy.com executive briefings and teleconferences, and has appeared or spoken on Wall Street Radio, NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and CNBC. Dr. Cochrane received his Ph.D. in Regional Science from the University of Pennsylvania, his master?s degree from the University of Colorado, and his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Davis.

Mermy, I don't question the economist speaker's credentials at all, but this whole pitch seems like a sucka punch. The economist speaks, then open the doors and sign 'em up for time-shares, I mean Fractional Ownerships.

Mermy, I don't question the economist speaker's credentials at all, but this whole pitch seems like a sucka punch. The economist speaks, then open the doors and sign 'em up for time-shares, I mean Fractional Ownerships.

I know, that's why I said the economists are interesting, not the whole rest of the deal. I'd have my free drinkie, listen to Dr. Cochrane and hope he was one of the funny, quirky brands of economists (though just in case I'd take a side seat in the rear), and then I'd go. Unless of course I were suckered in by the message. ;-)

Mermy, I don't question the economist speaker's credentials at all, but this whole pitch seems like a sucka punch. The economist speaks, then open the doors and sign 'em up for time-shares, I mean Fractional Ownerships.

Ditto.

It's crystal clear the guy is a shill for a fractional condo sales pitch--probably in return for a "three-hots-and-a-cot Spring Break Getaway," some pocket money, a few rounds of golf, and some lovely parting gifts.

Had he given the talk at a local college campus, open to debate about the future of the local economy...sans the beer and arm-twisting salespeople...well, that's a different story.

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Ditto.



Had he given the talk at a local college campus, open to debate about the future of the local economy...sans the beer and arm-twisting salespeople...well, that's a different story.

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Well put, Shelly.

i agree that he's a hired gun, but i'd be open to hearing his logic!

the sponsor is another story....

went to their website and apparently you need to be a robot to buy at infinitiblu :floor: total CHEEZ

at least you'll get some free weiners out of the deal.

Can any of you share the location of The Boardwalk?

Can any of you share the location of The Boardwalk?

There is a Boardwalk Beach Resort and Convention Center at 7600 Thomas not sure if this is where he will be - but would think so.

Thomas Drive west of La Vela

so who's going to this? hope to get an unbiased report.