Robert Griffin, Jr., class of 1980, president, New England area, Cushman & Wakefield of Massachusetts and the chair, The Real Estate Council of Boston College invites you to a spring event and reception featuring guest speaker Dr. Mark Zandi chief economist for Moody's Analytics on Wednesday, May 16th at Bank of America Conference Center 100 Federal St. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., the program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and followed by a reception in the Boston College Club at 7:00 p.m. Register online at www.bc.edu/trec. The cost is $25 per person. Zandi is chief economist of Moody's Analytics, where he directs economic research. Moody's Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody's Corp., is a leading provider of eco­nomic research, data, and analytical tools. Dr. Zandi is a cofounder of Economy.com, which Moody's purchased in 2005. The Real Estate Council of Boston College was founded in 1983 when John Corcoran approached then-president of Boston College, Donald Monan, S.J., to start a unique council of Boston College alums who were involved in real estate. Dr. Zandi's broad research interests encompass mac­roeconomics, financial markets, and public policy. His recent research has focused on foreclosure mitigation policy and the determinants of mortgage foreclosure and personal bankruptcy; he has analyzed the economic impact of various tax and government spending policies and assessed the appropriate monetary policy re­sponse to bubbles in asset markets. A trusted adviser to policymakers and an influential source of economic analysis for businesses, journalists, and the public, Dr. Zandi frequently testifies before Congress on topics including the economic outlook, the nation's daunting fiscal challenges, the merits of fiscal stimulus, financial regulatory reform, and foreclo­sure mitigation. Dr. Zandi conducts regular briefings on the economy for corporate boards, trade associations, and policymakers at all levels. He is often quoted in national and global publications and interviewed by major news media outlets, and is a frequent guest on CNBC, NPR, CNN, Meet the Press, and various other national networks and news programs. Dr. Zandi is the author of Financial Shock: A 360° Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis, described by the New York Times as the "clearest guide" to the financial crisis. His forthcoming book, Paying the Price, provides a road map for meeting the nation's daunting fiscal challenges. Dr. Zandi earned his BS from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylva­nia and his MA and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.. The council's mission is to provide financial support for University programs and an opportunity for networking among council members. The Real Estate Council of Boston College gathers for events two times per year. The Council's events consist of the annual fall symposium and a spring breakfast or evening reception with a real-estate-based panel discussion or a keynote speaker. For more information visit http://www.bc.edu/alumni/volunteer/trec.html