Sonoma State University?s Lifelong Learning Institute, in conjunction with the School of Extended Education, will present a free public lecture, "A Morning with Paul Erdman, Bulls vs. Bears: What?s Next for the Economy," on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 10 am ? noon at the Evert B.Person Theatre. Erdman will discuss the economy, forecast the future and give a global economic perspective with his classic irreverent wit.
Erdman is best known for his novels, which deal with international finance and politics. His books have been translated into 32 languages and in aggregate have appeared for 152 weeks on the bestseller list of the New York Times. Michael Caine starred in the movie version of The Silver Bears. The Swiss Account has been credited (by Time Magazine and others) with prompting the investigation of Switzerland?s behavior in World War II.
He serves on the board of advisors of the School of Foreign Service of Georgetown University. He is a member of the board of governors of the Commonwealth Club of California. His awards include two "Edgars" from the Mystery Writers of America, the Gold Medal from France?s Society of Futurists, and the Media Award for Economic Understanding from the Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. He currently divides his time between an apartment in San Francisco and a ranch in Sonoma County.
A world-renowned economist and best-selling financial fiction and non-fiction writer, Erdman has been a contributor to many publications worldwide. These include the New York Times, the Washington Post, London?s Financial Times, and Bloomberg magazine, where he is also a contributing editor. He is a featured commentator at CBS MarketWatch with Erdman?s World.
Erdman, a native of Canada, earned his bachelor?s degree at the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, and received his doctorate in economics (summa cum laude) from the University of Basel, Switzerland.
For additional information, call Barbara Brooks at (707) 664.2691.
