As principal U.S. economist for Visa Inc., Michael Brown is responsible for overseeing Visa’s analysis and forecasting of the U.S. economy. Michael leverages economic and payment industry data to translate complex economic concepts into actionable business intelligence for company and client executives, as well as government leaders. Through his presentations, Michael highlights the interlinkages between changing economic conditions and key payment industry trends.Under Michael’s leadership, Bloomberg News has ranked Visa’s U.S. economics team among the top 10 forecasters of several U.S. economic indicators. In partnership with Visa Consulting and Analytics, the team’s industry-leading economic forecasts and payment industry research are also frequently used to advise clients.