Economist Who Defied Recession Predictions Tops WSJ Rankings for 2023 Forecasting

Economics professor Belinda Román correctly predicted strong US economic growth in 2023 when most were expecting a recession
She forecasted 2.8% GDP growth in 2023, compared to predictions of a recession from major banks
Román topped The Wall Street Journal's ranking of economic forecasters for accurately predicting growth, inflation, unemployment, and interest rates
She credits her experience in the private and NGO sectors for her different perspective on the economy
For 2024, Román predicts slightly slower but still solid 2.6% GDP growth and says the presidential election brings economic uncertainty