The Dispatch Podcast What Are Economists Actually Good For? | Interview: Doug Holtz-Eakin
May 27, 2024
Doug Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum, discusses the role of economists, recession predictions, Federal Reserve's role in managing inflation, rent prices, pro-growth tax code, interest rates, U.S. dollar as world reserve currency, and economic impact of defending Taiwan against China.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Perception vs. Reality: Economic Indicators and Public Sentiment
02:05 • 13min
Analyzing Fed Actions and Rate Cuts in Response to Hot Inflation Readings
14:58 • 5min
Challenges of National Debt and Economic Policy
19:46 • 10min
Analysis of Political Situations in Argentina and Taiwan and Impact on U.S. Economy
29:21 • 2min
Analysis of Economic Consequences of Severing Business Relations with China
31:46 • 3min