Douglas Duncan, chief economist with Fannie Mae, will speak about "Putting Housing in Context" during a talk presented by Cumberland Advisors, New College of Florida and the Global Interdependence Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at New College's Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. Duncan is Fannie Mae’s source for information and analyses on the external business and economic environment, the implications of changes in economic environment to the company’s strategy and execution, and forecasting for housing activity, demographics, overall economic activity and mortgage market activity. He is also chair of the Fannie Mae Corporate House Price Forecast Committee. Tickets are $20.