Belinda Román

Belinda Román, 2023's most accurate economic forecaster and Associate Professor at St. Mary’s University, joins Dennis Schoenmaker, global co-head of forecasting at CBRE. They discuss the balance between data and qualitative insights in economic forecasting. Román predicts 3% GDP growth while Schoenmaker forecasts 2%. They explore the role of AI in enhancing commercial real estate predictions and the significance of labor dynamics amidst geopolitical changes. Their insights highlight the complexity and opportunities within the evolving economic landscape.