The War Economy

Heather Long, the Navy Federal Credit Union chief economist
At our Chapter meeting April 1, 2026, we had Heather Long, the Navy Federal Credit Union chief economist, speak to us. She is widely known for spotting trends early and making economic news accessible to all. Educated at Wellesley College, BA in economics and English and at Oxford University, master’s in financial economics and medieval literature. She is often heard on radio, television, and in podcasts. Her presentation was entitled “the War Economy”. She discussed the effects of the current military conflict with Iran.
