Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity
What’s BPEA’s role in shaping economic policy?
Jun 8, 2023
Out-going and incoming coeditors of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity discuss the importance of BPEA in shaping economic policy, evaluating changing viewpoints, avoiding 'end of history' thinking, the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act, and creating an informed dialogue between academics and policymakers.
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- Brookings Papers on Economic Activity brings together academic research and policy analysis on urgent economic challenges.
- The importance of studying monetary policy in light of recent inflationary pressures and the need for research on international topics.
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Transition of Co-Editor Role
In this final episode of the spring season, co-editor Jim Stock announces his departure from the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity and excitement for John Stinson stepping in as his replacement. The conversation focuses on the mission of the Brookings Papers and how it brings together academic research and policy analysis on urgent economic challenges. The co-editors discuss their approach to different categories of policies and highlight the impact of timely papers on COVID-19 policies and the Federal Reserve's monetary policy framework.
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