UCL MacroMonitor launch, hosted by UCL Economics and the UCL Policy Lab

​In an increasingly uncertain world, the UK economy is subject to more frequent and larger unexpected events than ever before. Decision-makers find it harder to predict conditions next week or next month. Official forecasts aren’t available week by week, so often don’t reflect the latest news – leaving watchers waiting for them to catch up to the headlines.

​The UCL MacroMonitor will provide reliable and timely signals for the UK economy for policymakers, business, academics, and the media. This new public dashboard – developed by leading academics using frontier methodologies – will offer nowcasts and forecasts for UK GDP and inflation, and provide a reference point for public debate and private sector decision-making.

​Join us for the launch of this exciting new set of tools, relevant for anyone who watches the UK economy.

​The keynote address will be given by Swati Dhingra, External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, followed by a panel featuring leading voices in the forecasting and policy space, including:

​Ana Galvão, Senior Economist, Bloomberg Economics

​Chris Giles, FT Economics Commentator

​Simon Lloyd, Research and Policy Advisor, Bank of England

​Ivan Petrella, Professor of Economics, Collegio Carlo Alberto and University of Turin

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​The presentations and panel will be followed by a reception.