NPC Headliners Book Event: Owen Ullmann, "Empathy Economics: Janet Yellen's Remarkable Rise to Power and Her Drive to Spread Prosperity to All"

Veteran Washington journalist Owen Ullmann will share insights about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the subject of his new biography, "Empathy Economics: Janet Yellen's Remarkable Rise to Power and Her Drive to Spread Prosperity to All," at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Yellen is the first person to hold all three of America’s top economic policy positions: Treasury Secretary (the first woman to hold the job), chair of the Federal Reserve (also the first woman to hold the job) and of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. 

In "Empathy Economics," Ullmann draws an intimate portrait of Yellen's heart and mind  as he tells a riveting story of her unmatched journey through Washington's most powerful circles  Ullmann, a former senior reporter and editor at Knight-Ridder Newspapers, BusinessWeek magazine and USA Today, has covered Yellen for three decades.

The program will include a question-and-answer session with Ullmann.  To submit a question in advance for the speaker, put ECONOMICS in the subject line and email to [email protected].

Tickets cost $5 for members of the National Press Club and $10 for the general public.  Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup and signing at the event. Attendees will also be able to purchase books at the door.