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The top economic issues in 2018

A Boeing worker is pictured in the wing system installation area at their factory in Renton, Washington.

Ted Gayer, vice president and director of Economic Studies at Brookings and the Joseph A. Pechman Senior Fellow, analyzes the top economic issues facing the United States in the upcoming year.

Also in this episode, Molly Reynolds on what Congress left unfinished before their holiday recess and the additions of Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in our regular “What’s Happening in Congress” segment, and William Galston answers a question from a listener.

Show notes:

What to expect from the U.S. economy in 2018

Biggest financial regulation stories of 2017, and what to watch in 2018

The top economic issues in 2017

The top economic issues in 2016

Thanks to audio producer Gaston Reboredo with assistance from Mark Hoelscher, and to producer Brennan Hoban. Additional support comes from Chris McKenna, Jessica Pavone, Eric Abalahin, Rebecca Viser, and David Nassar.

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