Two Brookings economists reflect on the financial crisis and their careers

David M. Rubenstein Fellows Randall Akee and Marcus Casey discuss their research for the Economic Studies program at Brookings and how the 2008 financial crisis affected their careers as economists.

Also in this episode, Molly Reynolds describes the priorities that will keep members of Congress busy before they leave Washington, D.C. for their traditional pre-election recess.

Reduced unemployment doesn’t equal improved well-being for black Americans

Meet Randall Akee, new David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Economic Studies Program

New evidence that losing your job is even more stressful for black Americans

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Thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo with assistance from Mark Hoelscher, and to producers Brennan Hoban and Chris McKenna. Additional support comes from Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Camilo Ramirez, Emily Horne, and our interns Tim Madden and Churon Bernier.

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Two Brookings economists reflect on the financial crisis and their careers

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Two Brookings economists reflect on the financial crisis and their careers