Catherine Rampell
- Respected voice on economic policy
- 2021 Online Journalism Award winner and seven-time Gerald Loeb Award finalist
- In-depth perspective on immigration and trade
Catherine Rampell Speaker Biography
Catherine Rampell writes a twice-weekly, nationally syndicated opinion column for The Washington Post, where she frequently covers economics, politics, public policy, and immigration, with a special emphasis on data-driven journalism. She is also a politics and economics commentator for CNN, a special correspondent for the PBS NewsHour, and a contributor to the public radio show Marketplace. She serves on the advisory board for the Journal of Economic Perspectives.
Catherine previously worked for The New York Times as an economics reporter and editor and a columnist for the Sunday Magazine’s “It’s the Economy” column. She also wrote theater reviews for The Times.
Catherine received the 2021 Online Journalism Award for Commentary, the 2010 Weidenbaum Center Award for Evidence-Based Journalism, and is a seven-time Gerald Loeb Award finalist. She grew up in Florida and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton.
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Economic Trends and Policy Insights for 2025
Catherine Rampell offers insightful analysis on pressing economic issues facing the nation. Her presentations cover critical topics including: the economic outlook for 2025, examining key trends and forecasts that will shape business decisions in the coming year; the rise of protectionism and its implications for global trade and domestic markets; and the outlook for 2025 tax reform, exploring potential changes to fiscal policy and their impact on businesses and individuals. Drawing from her expertise as an economic commentator, Rampell provides audiences with clear, compelling perspectives on complex economic matters.
