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Dr. William Freund (pronounced FROYND), chief economist emeritus of the New York Stock Exchange, has a national reputation as the Big Board's chief economist for 18 years.

He is a professor of economics at Pace University's Graduate School of Business in New York City where he also directs the Freund Center for the Study of Securities Markets.

Dr. Freund received his doctors degree in economics from Columbia University.

Dr. Freund is special among economists, not only for his keen eye and broad perspective, but also for his well-developed sense of humor.

The New York Times called him a 'unique economist' because he 'knows the practical world of business and finance as well as the world of research and academia.' A syndicated columnist called him 'the brilliant chief economist of the New York Stock Exchange.'

His views are often quoted in the press and on TV.

He is author of the best-selling book Investment Fundamentals, co-author of the book People and Productivity, as well as numerous other books and articles.

He is widely recognized as an authority on the domestic and international economy, the financial markets, and the study of productivity and competitiveness. He has been an advisor to business, governments, and financial institutions. His report Productivity and Inflation was published by the Joint Economic Committee of the United States Congress.