Richard Vague is the perfect choice for your event as a Future Economist, boasting extensive expertise and a forward-thinking approach. With a focus on assisting business executives in navigating financial complexities, Vague offers invaluable insights to enhance organizational performance and mitigate risks.
As a futurist and economic historian, he provides a unique perspective, delving into historical economic trends and projecting forward, offering attendees a comprehensive understanding of future economic landscapes and invaluable foresight into emerging trends shaping the business environments.
Cape May TEDx Talk 2023
In this iconoclastic talk, Richard Vague examines the assets, liabilities, and incomes of the entire country, private and public sectors, to reveal its net worth. His holistic analysis shows that the real factor that drives both financial crises and spiraling inequality―but also, paradoxically, economic growth―is ever-rising private debt. The paradox is that while debt is essential and our economy relies on it, it also brings instability.
Keynote 01: TEDx TALK
The Paradox of Debt: The Future of the Global Economy
The world faces unprecedented change: China and Germany's economies are challenged, demographics crucial, inequality soaring, and new conflicts amidst COVID recovery. As a futurist, I offer insight into our past, present, and future economic landscape.
Audience Takeaways
Analysis of private and public debt trends in targeted countries.
Forecast for top 7 economies, particularly US and China.
Risk assessment for expanding into new geographical markets.
Evaluation of potential regional and global financial crises likelihood.
Keynote 02
Understanding the Sources of Wealth, Money, and GDP Growth: A Solution-Oriented Perspective
This talk navigates the nexus of wealth, money, and GDP growth, providing actionable insights for unlocking their origins. Strategies include fostering innovation, utilizing emerging technologies, and adopting solution-oriented approaches to drive sustainable wealth creation. Empowering individuals and organizations, it catalyzes positive economic change locally and globally.
Audience Takeaways
Increased Understanding: Gain insight into wealth, money, and GDP dynamics for informed decisions.
Practical Solutions: Obtain actionable strategies for unlocking wealth sources and driving GDP growth.
Inspired Action: Motivate active engagement in fostering innovation and sustainable economic development.
Keynote 03
Navigating the Dark Side of Debt: Empowering Solutions for a Sustainable Economy
This talk navigates business debt complexities, highlighting pitfalls and sustainability strategies. Real-world examples and expert insights illuminate challenges like over-leveraging and interest burdens. Attendees gain actionable solutions, from prudent borrowing to innovative debt management, ensuring businesses thrive without succumbing to unsustainable debt.
Audience Takeaways
Comprehensive Understanding: Attendees will grasp the risks of debt, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.
Empowerment: Armed with practical strategies, attendees will feel confident navigating debt challenges sustainably.
Strategic Insights: Through real-world examples, attendees will gain valuable guidance for optimizing financial strategies and ensuring business success.