Robert Fry Economics LLC
Economics for the Real World
Speeches
Recent & Upcoming Presentations
Since 1995, Robert Fry has given more than 900 speeches on the economic outlook to senior management, business teams, customers, and trade associations. Almost every company and trade association that Robert has spoken to has invited him back for one or more repeat engagements. (See list below.)
A typical speech on the economic outlook lasts 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes of Q&A. It covers the broad global economy, with emphasis on markets of particular interest to the audience. Topics covered include GDP, industrial production, vehicle sales, housing starts, oil prices, inflation, and interest rates.
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To book Robert for a speaking engagement, email robertfryeconomics@gmail.com or call Robert at 302 743-8553.
Robert has given multiple presentations to all of the following organizations:
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American Coatings Association
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American Composites Manufacturers Association
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American Fiber Manufacturers Association
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American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (formerly AIMCAL)
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Benjamin Moore Paints
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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
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Conference of Business Economists
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DCAT (Drugs, Chemicals, & Associated Technologies)
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DuPont
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EIS, Inc.
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Envelope Manufacturers Association
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ERCO Worldwide
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
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Hand Tools Institute
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Houston Chemical Association
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INDA: Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Institute
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Institute of Supply Management
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IWCS: International Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum
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Lennox
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Milliken
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National Association for Business Economics
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NTEA -- The Association for the Work Truck Industry
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Pittsburgh Chemical Day
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Plastics Industry Association
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PolyOne
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Racemics
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Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
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Semiconductor Equipment and Manufacturing International
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Sherwin Williams
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Society of Plastics Engineers
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SOCMA
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Synthetic Yarn & Fiber Association
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Western Coatings Symposium
​December 4, 2025
Wire & Cable Manufacturers Alliance
Hartford, Connecticut
February 11, 2026
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware
November 3, 2026
IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum
Orlando, Florida
Sample Presentation
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware
November 12, 2025
