The theme for this fall's conference is Recession Aftershocks: Global Business and Policy Dilemmas, offering plenary sessions that address the issues at the forefront of the global economy.

Topics: - Are the near-term risks for growth, inflation, and interest rates all on the upside? - How much have financial risks risen in recent months? - Is China an accident waiting to happen—especially after the 2008 Olympics? - Which are the next hot emerging markets? - How are companies...

Topic: The World Economy: A Mild Slowdown or Something More Problematic?

The Global Outlook: Are Storm Clouds on the Horizon? Despite strong growth in early 2004, there are major risks facing the world economy that could potentially weaken the outlook for the next couple of years. Conference speakers will address these uncertainties, including questions such as: -...