Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity

Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity

The Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity connects you to cutting edge economic policy research and the renowned economists who create it. Each episode features an introduction to new research and a discussion with the author on key takeaways and policy implications.

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U.S. Economy Why haven’t workers returned to the labor force after COVID-19?

Lea Rendell, Louise Sheiner, James Stock

May 25, 2023

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Global Trade What is the evidence for deglobalization?

Pinelopi K. Goldberg, Tristan Reed, Gian Maria Milesi-Ferretti, James Stock

May 11, 2023

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U.S. Government & Politics How much will the climate provisions in the IRA cost, and what will they achieve?

Neil R. Mehrotra, Sanjay Patnaik

April 27, 2023

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U.S. Economy How did credit market interventions affect macroeconomies during COVID-19?

Gee Hee Hong, Deborah Lucas, Wendy Edelberg, James Stock

April 13, 2023

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