Mostly Economics
Mostly Economics
Podcast Description
Mostly Economics is a weekly show hosted by Center for Economic and Policy Research Senior Economist and co-founder, Dean Baker, about ways US economic policies affect everyday lives—from household budgets to global trade relationships. New episode released every Thursday.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as the impact of U.S. economic policies on everyday life, Modern Monetary Theory, and economic responses to events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable episodes include discussions on Bidenomics and the American Rescue Plan, where complex concepts like inflation, full employment, and trade-offs are explored. The show dives into various economic issues including federal budgeting, inequality, and the dynamics of supply chains.
Mostly Economics is a weekly show hosted by Center for Economic and Policy Research Senior Economist and co-founder, Dean Baker, about ways US economic policies affect everyday lives—from household budgets to global trade relationships. New episode released every Thursday.
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