The economic landscape is shifting faster than ever, and these voices are the ones cutting through the noise. To truly understand where we’re headed, you need specialists who tackle the specific hurdles of the 2026 climate. From the ballot box to the boardroom, here are the top economic experts and the modern challenges they address:

Technological Advancement & Deflation: Shawn DuBravac

The Challenge: DuBravac provides a unique economic lens on how rapid tech advancement such as artificial intelligence & robotics acts as a deflationary force, countering the "sticky" inflation seen in labor and housing.

Geopolitical Fragmentation: Ian Bremmer

The Challenge: As global leadership dissolves, Bremmer explains how businesses must navigate a “G-Zero World” where politics, not just markets, dictates trade.

Macroeconomic Data & Trends: Anirban Basu

The Challenge: Known for "data without the dullness," Basu addresses the challenge of making sense of conflicting market signals and predicting the next cyclical shift.

Power in Play: Andrew Busch and Geoff Colvin

The Challenge: Busch and Colvin analyze the potential for a power shift in Washington from the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections and how the resulting legislative changes will impact tax, trade, and investment.

Small Business Resilience: Gene Marks

The Challenge: Marks helps small-to-medium enterprises navigate rising costs and the rapid implementation of AI to stay competitive.

Market Complexity: Ron Insana and Marci Rossell

The Challenge: Insana and Rossell translate the intricate maneuvers of high-finance and central bank policy into actionable intelligence for Main Street leaders.

Deglobalization & Aging Populations: Peter Zeihan

The Challenge: Zeihan explores how the collapse of global supply chains and shifting geography will fundamentally reshape which nations win or lose.

Consumer Uncertainty: Todd Buchholz

The Challenge: Buchholz blends economics with psychology to explain why markets—and customers—behave erratically during periods of high anxiety.

Economic Sovereignty: Larry Kudlow

The Challenge: Kudlow provides a perspective on free-market growth and the competitive landscape of American trade in an era of heavy regulation.

The Talent War: George Randle, Alex Chausovsky, or Ron Hetrick

The Challenge: Chronic Labor Shortages. These experts analyze the "demographic drought" and provide strategies for finding talent in a shrinking workforce.

The Affordability Crisis: Mark Zandi

The Challenge: The Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics dives into the ripple effects of high interest rates and the structural shortage of American housing.

The Wealth Gap & Global Stability: Dambisa Moyo and Joseph Stiglitz

The Challenge: Moyo and Stiglitz analyze the long-term impact of income inequality and the necessity of sustainable growth in emerging markets.

Plan your next event with confidence. At Executive Speakers Bureau, we match you with keynote speakers who don’t just talk about today’s most prevalent topics - they own them. Contact Us today to secure your perfect fit before their 2026 calendars fill up.