Dr. William Freund, Chief Economist Emeritus of the New York Stock Exchange, enjoys the national reputation as the Big Board's chief economist. He is the New York Stock Exchange Distinguished Professor of Economics at Pace University's Graduate School of Business in New York City. He is also director of the recently renamed William C. Freund Center for the Study of Equity Markets.

The New York Times calls 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 once dubbed him, "the brilliant chief economist of the New York Stock Exchange."

He makes frequent appearances on television, including the Lehrer Newshour. His views on the economy and stock markets are reported in the press and nationwide radio. He is also the author of the best-selling book Investment Fundamentals, and a co-author of People and Productivity, as well as several syndicated and magazine articles.

Dr. Freund 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 all across the nation. His report Productivity and Inflation was published by the Joint Economic Committee of the United States Congress.