The Socialist Program with Brian Becker

Historic Price Surge Continues -- Recession Coming?

Apr 13, 2022
Guest
Richard Wolff
Professor Richard Wolff discusses the potential recession due to rising inflation and reduced support for big businesses. The podcast explores the causes and consequences of inflation, the unstable state of the American economy, understanding interest rates and the Federal Reserve, and the importance of clear language in law and economics.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Causes and Consequences of Rising Inflation
01:43 • 10min
3
The Unstable State of the American Economy
11:54 • 2min
4
Understanding Interest Rates, Inflation, and the Federal Reserve
13:33 • 16min
5
Language, Democracy, Class War, and Bank Deposits
29:08 • 4min