Exploring the perplexing situation of a positive economy but negative sentiment, this chapter discusses the impact of rapid price increases on consumers, including rising gas prices, food prices, and home prices.
The American economy, by many measures, is doing better than it has done in years. But for many Americans, that is not how it feels. Their feelings point to an enduring mystery: Why do Americans feel so bad when the economy is so good?
Jeanna Smialek, who covers the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The Times, discusses a new way to understand the disconnect.
Guest: Jeanna Smialek, a reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The New York Times.
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