Scott Farnham is Senior Director, Policy for Business Roundtable. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing and advocating federal legislative and regulatory policies that promote U.S. competitiveness, economic growth, and job creation. He currently supports the work of the Trade & International Committee and Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee, along with other economic policy initiatives.
Prior to joining Business Roundtable, Scott served in multiple positions at the Institute of International Finance (IIF), including his most recent role as an Associate Economist focusing on political risk. His previous responsibilities at the IIF included global macroeconomic analysis, examining capital flows to emerging markets, and assisting with economic forecasts for developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and members of the European Union.
A native of Bangor, Maine, Scott received his BS from Northeastern University, summa cum laude, in Political Science and Economics with a minor in Business Administration. He resides in Arlington, VA.