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Get to know Christopher Thornberg
Leading the charge in Economic Forecasting
Leading the Charge in Economic Forecasting
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Decades of Delivering Accurate Economic Forecasts
Dr. Christopher Thornberg has been called many things throughout his career, but his favorite thing to be called is correct. Notably, he predicted the collapse of the sub-prime real estate bubble in 2006 and the Great Recession that followed. During the Covid-19 pandemic he was one of the few economists on record to correctly push back against panicked predictions of a depression. In the past two years, he has again stood against the grain, and stood out, for accurately forecasting that there would be no recession.
Dr. Thornberg left a teaching position at UCLA’s Business School in 2006 to found Beacon Economics, and under his leadership, the firm has become one of the nation’s most respected economic research organizations. He consults globally for private industry, cities, counties, and public agencies. A dynamic public speaker, he challenges audiences to question popular narratives – and to ask the right economic questions.
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Trusted by Industry Leaders, Policy Makers, and Business Executives
Dr. Thornberg has built lasting partnerships with some of the largest, most profitable, and most trusted government and business entities in the nation. His ecosystem relies on his nuanced research and singular analysis
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Explore a detailed CV showcasing years of expertise in economic analysis, litigation support, and expert testimony. With extensive case experience across industries, including real estate, finance, and e-commerce, a comprehensive record of high-impact economic evaluations, tailored litigation support, and credible expert insights in a range of complex cases.
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Dr. Chris Thornberg is a nationally recognized economist, public speaker, and founding partner of Beacon Economics. Known for his bold, data-driven insights and engaging delivery, he is a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and industry associations across the globe.
Chris blends economic clarity with dynamic presentation. He’s known for being direct, unscripted, and highly engaging -- blending academic insight with real-world relevance, humor, and a track record of accurate forecasting. He is highly experienced in macro and microeconomics, and aptly customizes forecasts to region, industry, and product. He is supported by a team of economists at Beacon Economics, so not only are his insights deeply researched -- he also offers unique take-away material for audiences so that your impact can be felt beyond the keynote.
His most requested topics include:
- U.S. and global economic outlooks
- State economic outlooks
- County or City economic outlooks
- Real estate and housing trends
- Labor markets and workforce transformation
- Inflation, interest rates, and the Fed
- Regional economic development
- Government spending and debt
- Industry-specific forecasts (e.g., logistics, tech, banking, manufacturing)
- Chamber of Commerce events
- Board meetings and executive planning sessions
Custom topics are available upon request!
Contact us directly at kristen@beaconeon.com. Please include your event date, location, topic interest, and audience profile. You can also book a meeting directly using this scheduling link: https://bit.ly/Kristen_Beacon. We’ll be happy to provide a custom quote!
Speaking fees typically range from $10,000–$18,000, depending on customization needs. Discounts may be available for non-profits, municipalities, agencies serving the public good, and long-term partners. Fees are not inclusive of travel, accommodation, an incidentals.
Absolutely – Dr. Thornberg tailors each talk using data and research relevant to your sector or region. If you’re looking for specific city- or industry-level insights, we can build that in. We love complex puzzles and are excited to build your customized outlook.
Yes. Chris regularly presents across North America and abroad. Travel fees and logistics will be discussed upon inquiry.
- Up to 90-minute keynote presentation
- Q&A is always welcomed, if desired
- Pre-event call with your stakeholders to customize the data and format
- Slide deck in PDF format available to your audience post-event
- Optional add-ons include: panel participation, client roundtables, and media interviews. Dr. Thornberg is happy to attend dinner with your sponsors, happy hour with your members, and answer the individual questions of your attendees.
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