Beth Popp Berman

Beth Popp Berman, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and author of "Thinking Like an Economist," discusses the rise of economic reasoning in U.S. public policy since the 1960s. She delves into how concepts like competition and efficiency have reshaped the Democratic party’s approach to inequality and education. Berman contrasts the rigid economic framework of Democrats with the Republicans' flexibility, highlighting the implications on education policy and community engagement.