Translating big-picture economics into everyday household impacts, Dr Betsey Stevenson stands out as the go-to voice in fusing complex economic data with real world forces. Addressing headlines filled with turbulent subject matter including tariffs, trade wars, inflation, and national debt, Betsey balances the conversation by bringing the range of voices inside the circle through clear, forthright, practical language. As professor of Public Policy and Economics in America's Heartland at the University of Michigan, Betsey's influence on front-line thinking reaches beyond the classroom to an impressive set of government and business decision-makers. In short, when Betsey speaks, people listen.

Betsey shares her views on economics as useful in daily life:

Economics has the potential to transform people's lives, since everyone is an economic decision maker. It's an orderly, systematic approach with insights into why the world is the way it is and why we make the choices we do. Right now many feel the economy is rigged against them. We need to design an economy that feels fairer.

With an exceptional background forged in academic, research, business, and executive branch roles, Betsey is known for her fresh perspectives, drawing from both statistical markers and public perceptions to find bellwether indicators missed by others. She is credited with rethinking economics into bite-sized impacts, especially as it shapes American families, applying subjective data on well-being and lifestyle to public policy.

Steeped in first-rate education, Betsey's background includes her BA in economics and mathematics from Wellesley College, followed by her MA and PhD in economics from Harvard University. She currently serves on Lyft's Board of Directors, tapped in particular for her understanding of labor markets. She served as chief economist at the US Department of Labor from 2010 to 2011, and then joined by President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers in 2013 to advise on social policy, labor market, and trade issues. Her analysis of the economy are frequently covered in both print and television media, including CNN, Bloomberg, the New York Times, and other high-profile news outlets.

Motivated by her keen interest in people and their drivers for behavior, Betsey connects through easily-understood language and concepts. She modernized methods in teaching economics with multi-platform learning modules, centered on the textbook Principles of Economics, written with fellow economist Justin Wolfers. Their podcast series “Think Like an Economist” complements the book, created to meet students where they may better absorb information.

Betsey is an excellent speaker for groups across industries and functions, tailoring her content to the needs of the organization. She is available for keynote speeches plus follow-on workshops to drive home real-world economic applications in everyday life. Betsey gives voice to concerns from every corner, aware that economics fundamentally trigger decisions all around us.