Bestselling Author, FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS; FREAKONOMICS Spent Over 2 Years on The New York Times Bestseller List, With More Than 4 Million Copies Sold Worldwide; The Popular FREAKONOMICS Blog is Hosted Exclusively on The New York Times Website

Stephen Dubner is a co-author of FREAKONOMICS, the No. 1 business book that hit the bestseller lists on its first day in print and continues to be phenomenally popular in the U.S., Europe, Canada, and around the world. FREAKONOMICS has introduced to the world a new way of thinking – a way of getting beneath the surface of modern life – and the title itself has become a catchphrase spoken everywhere from college campuses to corporate boardrooms. The book has won numerous awards and is now being made into a TV show and a documentary film; its way of thinking also lives on the popular FREAKONOMICS blog, which has been called “the most readable economics blog in the universe,” and is hosted exclusively on the The New York Times website.

SUPERFREAKONOMICS, the highly anticipated follow-up to FREAKONOMICS was released on October 20, 2009. SUPERFREAKONOMICS offers an entirely new set of lessons to be learned. The book delves into the biggest issues of our time, such as healthcare, terrorism, global warming, the current financial crisis, and much more. A full-blown media and book tour will begin in October and Stephen Dubner, along with co-author Steven Levitt, will be featured on some of the nation's most watched programs, such as Good Morning America, 20/20, Charlie Rose,  and many more, as everyone wants to hear what new wisdom will be revealed in SUPERFREAKONOMICS!

Chairman and CEO of Forbes Media; Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine; Republican Candidate for President, 1996 and 2000

As Chairman and CEO of Forbes Inc. and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Magazine, Steve Forbes is front and center on the economic challenges that we all face. Making frequent appearances on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News, Mr. Forbes has become the voice of calm in these turbulent economic times.

Authors, Two for the Money: The Sensible Plan for Making It All Work; AOL Money Coaches; Regular Appearances on NBC's Today Show, CNBC, MSNBC, and Fox News

How will you pay for your life? Let’s face it, we all want certain things - from the frivolous to the necessary - but in this age of economic uncertainty, how can we assure ourselves financial security? Well, look no further than the Murray Twins to answer this question and more. Twenty-year veterans of the investment management business, and authors of Two for the Money: The Sensible Plan for Making It All Work, this twin-duo offers fun and factual advice on everything from managing your day-to-day finances to securing a rock solid retirement. They have made frequent appearances on NBC’s Today Show and CNBC and are seen regularly on MSNBC and Fox News, and now they are sharing their compounded experience across the nation with audiences of all ages – because when it comes to money, you are never too young or too old to take control of your future. Call HWA today to find out how they can tailor a special presentation for your audience.

Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group and Albright Capital Management; Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Citigroup

In November 2007, Charles Prince retired as Chairman and CEO of Citigroup, the world’s largest bank. During Mr. Prince’s tenure as CEO, Citigroup achieved several noteworthy accomplishments, including the restoration of important relationships with regulators around the world and improving business practices under a comprehensive corporate governance and ethics initiative that he led in design and implementation.

Former editor, Barron’s; Columnist Up and Down Wall Street

One of the nation’s leading financial columnists, Alan Abelson dissects the world’s and countries economic and political news on a weekly basis. His commentary on economic and political events has defined issues and events in America for over four decades. In his speeches Abelson draws on his breadth of experience to examine and understand the economic implications of today’s headlines.

Founder, The Vanguard Group, Inc.; President, Bogle Financial Markets Research Center

Named by Fortune as one of the investment industry’s four giants of the 20th century, John Bogle is a titan of the investment world and a hero to independent investors.

Host, Moneywise with Kelvin Boston; Bestselling Author

Kelvin Boston is a sought-after public speaker, distinguished financial journalist and best-selling author who believes that financial education is the key that unlocks the doors to financial success.

Economist; Bestselling Author, Market Shock

An award-winning economics teacher at Harvard, a director of economic policy at the White House from 1989 to 1992 and former managing director of the $15 billion Tiger hedge fund, Todd Buchholz targets his entertaining remarks to the cutting edge of economics, finance and business strategy. The Associated Press says that he “lights up economics with a wickedly sparkling wit.”

Global Currency and Public Policy Strategist, BMO Capital Markets ; Financial Industry Expert ; Author; Contributor, CNBC

As a foreign exchange strategist with over twenty years of financial experience, Andrew Busch knows what it takes to make it in today’s dynamic market.

Editor-at-large, Money Magazine ; Author

At-large Editor of Money and resident Today Show personal finance expert, Jean Chatzky is a celebrated journalist and author who provides outstanding presentations that deal with consumer issues and personal finance topics, including financial planning. Ms. Chatzky, one of America's favorite money experts, takes the complicated world of personal finance and makes it understandable, approachable and easy-to-absorb. Her informative and useful talks focus not only on money – but on how to deal with it, effectively, on your own terms. She speaks about starting financial portfolios, eliminating debt, investing and retirement strategies, the Internet, family finances, and more.

Distinguished Historian and Commentator on the History of Business and Politics; Author, The House of Morgan, Titan and Alexander Hamilton

Called “America’s best business biographer” by Fortune, Ron Chernow brings American history to life with funny and revealing portraits of the Founding Fathers and the businessmen who changed the landscape of the U.S.

Renowned Economic Forecaster; International Bestselling Author ; Publisher, H.S. Dent Forecaster

Bestselling Author and Renowned Economic Forecaster Harry S. Dent, Jr., has observed economic trends for decades. As he first demonstrated in his bestselling The Great Boom Ahead, he has developed analytical techniques that allow him to predict the impact they will have. His most recent book entitled The Great Depression Ahead explains "The Perfect Storm" as peak oil prices collide with peaking generational spending trends by 2010. More importantly, he shows how the economy’s life cycle will affect life, business, and investment strategies throughout a person’s lifetime, including career opportunities and children’s educational costs. Dent delivers customized presentations that address what these aspects of the economy mean for each specific audience and what solutions are available for a better road ahead.

Editor-in-Chief, Health Affairs; Analyst on Health, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

A noted journalist, Susan Dentzer brings expert analysis to the state of healthcare today, as well as her extensive experience reporting on every public and private healthcare trend in recent memory to present to audiences a complete and concise picture of where we’ve been, where we are headed and the potential economic and policy implications of the current proposals being considered.

Chairman, Investors Education; Managing Partner “The Partner’s of ‘63”; Founder, Greenwich Associates

Charles Ellis has dedicated his career to investment management education and research. He has served on the faculty at Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management, and the CFA Institute Investor Workshop at Princeton, and is a trustee and chair of the investment committee at Yale University. An award-winning author of more than 11 books on investment policy, he is one of nine individuals honored by CFA Institute for lifetime contributions to the profession.

Internationally Acclaimed Author; TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World"

Named by TIME Magazine as one of the '100 Most Influential People in the World,' Niall Ferguson is a public intellectual whose work impacts industry, finance, government, and academia. Controversial, expansive, and eloquent, Mr. Ferguson has been called “the most talented British historian of his generation.

Professor of Political Economy, Harvard University; Former Chairman, Department of Economics at Harvard University; Renowned Economic Author

Benjamin Friedman has written extensively on economic policy, and in particular on the role of the financial markets in shaping how monetary and fiscal policies affect overall economic activity. He is the author and/or editor of eleven books aimed primarily at economists and economic policymakers, as well as the author of more than one hundred articles on monetary economics, macroeconomics, and monetary and fiscal policy, published in numerous journals. He is also a frequent contributor to publications reaching a broader audience, including especially The New York Review of Books

Co-anchor and financial commentator for public television’s Nightly Business Report

Known for his fast-paced delivery, his sharp wit and encyclopedic knowledge of the financial markets, Paul Kangas uses his extensive contacts on Wall Street to ferret out the hidden reasons behind today’s financial headlines and stock moves. The Village Voice noted that Paul is "not content to merely rattle off stocks and prices." Analysis is a key part of his presentation.

Host of CNBC’s Kudlow & Company; Host of WABC radio’s The Larry Kudlow Show; Founder and CEO of Kudlow and Company, LLC

Lawrence Kudlow is a familiar face in Washington and on Wall Street -- a renowned free market, supply-side economist armed with knowledge, vision, and integrity acquired over a storied career spanning three decades. He is consistently ranked one of the nation’s premier and most accurate economic forecasters according to The Wall Street Journal’s semiannual forecasting survey.

25th Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission

Throughout his tenure as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commission, Arthur Levitt has worked to educate, empower, and protect America's investors – now more than 50 million strong.

Vice Chairman, Fidelity

In his speeches, the Wall Street guru says that the secret to his success is his ability to "think like an amateur." He offers a common-sense approach to stock picking: Know "everything about a company before buying a stock, then follow the story after buying the stock." He says, "Don't sell the stock if the story is still good whether the market is up or down."

Chairman of The CapAnalysis Group; Chairman, Board of Governors, United States Postal Service; Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Reagan Administration; Chairman Federal Trade Commission

James Miller is a commentator on government, economic and public issues, appearing frequently on Meet the Press, This Week and Wall Street Week. Jim has also published articles in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times and is the author of Monopoly Politics. Published to rave reviews by the Hoover Institution, it’s a blueprint to inject much-needed competition into the political marketplace. His 15 specific recommendations for increasing competition in the political marketplace are controversial – they certainly did not gain the universal approval of entrenched incumbent politicians. Among other things, Miller would eliminate the legal ceilings on campaign contributions and require campaigns to disclose their contributions fully. He would impose term limits, eliminate "pork" in the budget, prohibit war chests and end the free use of Capitol television and radio studios. Nonetheless, Miller remains a much sought after opinion leader in Washington, recently appointed and confirmed to a second term on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors.

Nobel Laureate Economics; Professor of Economics, Columbia University; Father of the Theory of Optimum Currency Areas

Professor Mundell has lectured widely in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. He has given the Frank Graham Memorial Lecture at Princeton, the Marshall Lecture at Cambridge, The Ohlin Lecture and the Robbins Memorial Lecture. Professor Mundell customizes his speeches - he has addressed audiences in France after the French Referendum, Indonesia for the Bank of Indonesia and audiences in China at Peking University, tailoring his speech to the economic and monetary conditions of those regions.

Foremost Financial Advisor; Host of The Suze Orman Show on CNBC; New York Times Bestselling Author

Suze Orman is a world-renowned motivational speaker who speaks annually to over 100,000 people in the United States, South Africa & Asia. In 2007, Business Week has named Suze the top female motivational Speaker in the U.S..

Founder, National Journal; Columnist, Washington Post Writers Group

Neal Peirce is a pulse-taker of change in how America governs itself. His column has repeatedly broken fresh ground in identifying vital new trends state and local governments and the dynamics of federal/state/local relations. TIME magazine called Peirce "the only national chronicler of grass-roots America." His weekly column, syndicated through The Washington Post Writers Group since 1978, appears in over 50 newspapers.

"Indiana Jones of Finance" (Time Magazine); Founder of the Quantum Fund; Author Investment Biker and Adventure Capitalist

Called the “Indiana Jones of finance” by TIME, James Rogers is cut from a different cloth than most people on Wall Street and his speeches are reflective of that. With impressive financial credentials (he founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros), a zest for life and experience and knowledge unmatched by most armchair economists, Rogers is not content to study economies from afar. He's traveled the world (once on motorcycle and once by Mercedes Benz) to learn about the world’s developing countries and investment markets first hand. His speeches get to the heart of what drives successful nations and economies upward and what sends troubled ones downward.

Professor of Finance and Economics (Emeritus), Graduate School of Business, Columbia University; Senior Fellow, Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Founder & Managing Director, Selden & Associates

Conventional wisdom holds that the customer is always king (or queen), but not all customers are created equal, according to Larry Selden. In fact, some may be hurting your business (e.g., people who phone customer service lines thousands of times in a single year). In his speeches Professor Selden shows how businesses can thrive by researching which customers are making them the most money, which are losing them the most money and then developing a customer-centric plan to create the greatest profit. For corporate leaders, middle managers, or small business owners, Selden offers a breakthrough plan to delight their best customers and drive shareowner value.

Expert, Social Security and Retirement; Chairman of CarriageOaks Partners LLC

Perhaps the most trusted voice on Social Security and retirement finance reform both in the United States and many other regions of the world, William Shipman enlightens audiences on a potential crisis of international proportions that is going largely unnoticed. The rapid increase of the elderly population, combined with support systems that are unprepared to handle this unprecedented shift, have put our living standards, international strategic relationships and our very way of life in jeopardy.

Russell E. Palmer Professor of Finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; Author, The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and True Triumph over the Bold and New

Dubbed the “Wizard of Wharton,” Forbes named Jeremy Siegel “Best Business School Guru.” He’s an academic with optimism who presents a framework for understanding world markets and offers strategies for protecting and enhancing long-term capital.

President and Chief Global Economist, Decision Economics, Inc.

Time magazine said, "Anyone who thinks that economists practice a dismal science has never been treated to the vivid commentaries of Allen Sinai." Dr. Sinai is frequently called on by economic leaders and the media to provide commentary on economic issues.

Economist; Author; Emmy-Winning Former Host of Win Ben Stein’s Money

Emmy-Winning host of Win Ben Stein’s Money, Ben Stein offers audiences laughter and insight, occasionally moving them to tears with his touching and endearing anecdotes. Armed only with his curmudgeonly persona and his offbeat, dry delivery, he tackles the economy and tells you how to balance life’s priorities while offering an eye-opening tour of life’s absurdities. An exceptionally gifted economist whose market analysis is sought by companies and organizations across the country, Stein is author of Yes, You Can Supercharge Your Portfolio!: Six Steps for Investing Success in the 21st Century; The Real Stars: In Today's America, Who Are the True Heroes?; Yes, You Can Get a Financial Life!: Your Lifetime Guide to Financial Planning and How Successful People Win: Using "Bunkhouse Logic" to Get What You Want in Life.

Recipient of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics; Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President, The World Bank, 1997-2000; Chairman, U.S. Council of Economic Advisors, 1995-1996; Professor, Columbia Business School, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Department of Economics) and the School of International and Public Affairs

Recognized around the world as a leading economic educator, Joseph Stiglitz has written textbooks that have been translated into more than a dozen languages. His book, Three Trillion Dollar War, discusses the true cost of the war in Iraq.  Dr. Stiglitz is now University Professor at Columbia University in New York.

Chief Economist at Griffin, Kubik, Stephens & Thompson, Inc.,; Columnist, American Spectator Magazine

The Wall Street Journal ranked him the nation’s #1 U.S. economic forecaster. The Chicago Tribune has called him “Chicago’s most prominent New Era Economist.” Wesbury is regularly featured on CNBC and CNN-fn and comments weekly on economic issues for WPTT radio in Pittsburgh. In Chicago, he may be seen on Channel 11’s Chicago Tonight or heard on WBBM radio.

2006 Nobel Prize Winner; Founder, Grameen Bank; Member of Board of Directors of UN Foundation

What if you could harness the power of the free market to solve the problems of poverty, hunger, and inequality? To some, it sounds impossible. But Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus is doing exactly that. As founder of Grameen Bank, Yunus pioneered microcredit, the innovative banking program that provides the poor — mainly women — with small loans they use to launch businesses and lift their families out of poverty. Muhammad Yunus’s vision is the total eradication of poverty from the world. "Grameen," he says, "is a message of hope, a program for putting homelessness and destitution in a museum so that one day our children will visit it and ask how we could have allowed such a terrible thing to go on for so long." This work is a fundamental rethink on the economic relationship between the rich and the poor, their rights and their obligations. The World Bank recently acknowledged that "this business approach to the alleviation of poverty has allowed millions of individuals to work their way out of poverty with dignity." Credit is the last hope left to those faced with absolute poverty. That is why Muhammad Yunus believes that the right to credit should be recognized as a fundamental human right. It is this struggle and the unique and extraordinary methods he invented to combat human despair that Muhammad Yunus recounts here with humility and conviction. It is also the view of a man familiar with both Eastern and Western cultures — on the failures and potential for good of industrial countries. It is an appeal for action: we must concentrate on promoting the will to survive and the courage to build in the first and most essential element of the economic cycle — Man.

Chief Economist and Co-Founder, Moody's Economy.com

Mark Zandi is a familiar name and face to anyone following financial news. Often called upon to comment on major news stories and their impact on the economy, Zandi is known for his objective, stimulating, jargon-free analysis of current economic and financial events worldwide. He is especially adept at explaining economic concepts to nontraditional or occasional users of economic information.