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Kyla Scanlon on the “Vibes Economy” and its biggest problem

Jun 27, 2024
Author Kyla Scanlon discusses the 'Vibes Economy' and its impact on consumer sentiment. She also addresses the housing crisis, stock market education, job market challenges, and analyzes housing prices, inflation, and stock market performance.
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Quick takeaways

  • The 'Vibe Session' concept highlights structural economic issues affecting consumer sentiments.
  • Policy interventions at federal and local levels are crucial to address housing affordability and supply-demand imbalances.

Deep dives

Kyla Scanlon's Book 'In This Economy'

Kyla Scanlon, author and economic educator, discusses her book 'In This Economy, How Money and Markets Really Work'. The book aims to provide a clear reference for understanding the economy in direct language. It focuses on foundational economic concepts, highlighting the importance of economic transactions in daily life.

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