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Keynote SpeakerLaurence Kotlikoff

Renowned economist, Boston University professor, and best-selling author specializing in fiscal policy, Social Security, and personal finance

Laurence J. Kotlikoff is a William Fairfield Warren Professor at Boston University, a Professor of Economics at Boston University, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, President of Economic Security Planning,... Read more

Biography

Laurence J. Kotlikoff is a William Fairfield Warren Professor at Boston University, a Professor of Economics at Boston University, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society, a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, President of Economic Security Planning, Inc., a company specializing in economics-based financial planning software, and a Research Fellow of the Goodman Institute. Kotlikoff is also a New York Times Best Selling author. The Economist Magazine ranked Kotlikoff one of the world’s 25 most influential economists.

Professor Kotlikoff received his B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1973 and his Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 1977. From 1977 through 1983, Kotlikoff served on the faculties of economics of the University of California, Los Angeles and Yale University. In 1981-82, Professor Kotlikoff was a Senior Economist with the President’s Council of Economic Advisers.

Professor Kotlikoff’s writings and research address the national and international macroeconomic outlook, fiscal sustainability, including deficit finance, all aspects of personal finance, inequality, Social Security, reform of our tax, healthcare, and Social Security systems, Social Security, climate change, investing, and insurance. Professor Kotlikoff is author or co-author of 21 books, hundreds of professional journal articles, and a multitude of op eds and blogs. His larrykotlikoff.substack.com newsletter and podcast has tens of thousands of subscribers.

Kotlikoff has served as a consultant to the Federal Reserve, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Harvard Institute for International Development, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Swedish Ministry of Finance, the Norwegian Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Italy, the Bank of Japan, the Bank of England, the Government of Russia, the Government of Ukraine, the Government of Bolivia, the Government of Bulgaria, the Treasury of New Zealand, the Finance Ministry of Malta, the Office of Management and Budget, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Labor, the Joint Committee on Taxation, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The American Council of Life Insurance, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Investments, AT&T, AON Corp., and other major U.S. corporations.

Popular Talks by Laurence Kotlikoff

  • Economics' Secrets to More Spending, Less Risk, and a Better Life

    There’s a revolution in financial planning and it’s not AI. It’s using iterative dynamic programming to calculate, not predict, optimal client-specific financial moves. Whether it’s taking exactly the right Social Security benefits at exactly the right time or finding the exact annual Roth conversions to produce maximum tax savings, economics-based…
  • Is America's Economic Hegemony on Its Last Leg or Regaining Its Footing?

    Assessing the future of global economic power is tricky business. Productivity growth, demographic change, fiscal policy, trade restrictions, inequality, and climate change produce a complex dynamic. Professor Kotlikoff is a master at economic integrative assessment. He and co-authors have built the world’s most powerful and detailed models of economic growth,…
  • Will AI Eat Our Lunch or Take Us to Dinner?

    This is the economic elephant in the room. Kotlikoff reviews the economics knowns and explores the economic unknowns. He draws on a decade of advanced economic modeling and empirical analysis, including his own co-authored work, to paint two extreme pictures — one of unbridled, if highly disruptive economic growth and…

More talks

  • The Global and National Economic Outlook
  • Tariff Policy — the Inflation and Economic Fallout
  • Fiscal Sustainability and Generational Policy
  • The Future of Global Economic Power
  • Demographic Change at Home and Abroad
  • Inequality Across and Within Generations and Countries
  • Social Security - Getting What's Yours from a System With 22,000 Pages of Rules
  • The Future of Banking If It Has One
  • Fundamental Tax Reform

How to book Laurence Kotlikoff as a keynote speaker

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What topics does Laurence Kotlikoff speak about?

Laurence Kotlikoff speaks on Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Laurence to align the content with your delegates and goals.

Is Laurence Kotlikoff available for international events?

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Does Laurence Kotlikoff deliver virtual or online keynotes?

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How long is a typical keynote by Laurence Kotlikoff?

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What languages does Laurence Kotlikoff present in?

Laurence Kotlikoff delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.

What makes Laurence Kotlikoff a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Laurence Kotlikoff's areas of expertise include Banking, Behavioural Economics, Economics, Economics & Finance, Financial. To get a clear sense of Laurence's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

What kind of events can Laurence Kotlikoff speak at?

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Does Laurence Kotlikoff offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Laurence Kotlikoff is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.

How far in advance should we book Laurence Kotlikoff?

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