

As America goes to the polls, the economy is doing well, but people aren't feeling it
Oct 31, 2024
Betsey Stevenson, a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan, shares insights on the current economic landscape alongside Robert Armstrong from the Financial Times and Christopher Rugaber from the Associated Press. They discuss the paradox of a booming economy contrasted with plummeting consumer confidence. Rising prices and pandemic disparities emerge as key themes, highlighting feelings of exclusion among younger generations. The panel also explores the impact of luxury spending despite economic anxieties, while analyzing political implications as elections draw near.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Economic Resilience Amid Technological Adaptation and Labor Dynamics
01:31 • 3min
Economic Paradox: Prosperity vs. Confidence
04:17 • 13min
Consumer Confidence Paradox
17:01 • 6min
Inflation's Impact on Consumer Choices
23:16 • 4min
Economic Sentiment and Political Implications Ahead of Elections
27:11 • 2min