Venue/Location
Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall - Home Park Room (2nd floor)
Georgia Institute of Technology
460 4th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332
Join us for an insightful seminar where Dr. Parrish will delve into the complex interplay between tariffs, inflation, interest rates, and other economic factors. The seminar will explore how these elements influence not only the economy of Georgia but also the broader American and global economies. Dr. Parrish will provide an analysis of current economic trends, shedding light on the uncertainties and challenges faced by businesses and policymakers in today's interconnected world. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the economic forces at play and their potential impacts on trade, investment, and economic growth.
Jerry D. Parrish, Ph.D. is the Chief Economist at the Metro Atlanta Chamber. He previously served as the Director of State and Local Policy Analysis at the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University, where he also spent twelve years on the faculty of the Masters of Applied Economics Program.
Dr. Parrish has held several prominent positions, including Chief Economist and Director of Research for the Florida Chamber Foundation, Chief Economist and Director of the Center for Competitive Florida at Florida TaxWatch, and Associate Director of the Center for Economic Forecasting & Analysis (CEFA) at Florida State University. His extensive experience in the private sector includes management roles at international manufacturing companies.
Jerry holds a B.S. in Agricultural Business and Economics from Auburn University, an M.B.A. from Bellarmine University, an M.S. in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Auburn University.
For questions, please email event@scl.gatech.edu.