Mostly Economics
Mostly Economics
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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.
Producer and Art Direction: Lisa N. Burnam
Motion Designer: Arturo Valladolid
Production Interns: Madison Belo, Daniel Stone
Economist Arindrajit Dube joins Dean Baker to discuss his book The Wage Standard, making the case that higher wages create fewer economic problems than we’ve been told. They examine why the federal minimum wage has stagnated for over a generation and why sectoral wage standards may be the key to rebuilding the middle class.
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