Laura Veldkamp

Laura Veldkamp, a Professor of Economics and Finance at Columbia Business School, discusses the potential consequences of budget cuts to federal statistical agencies on government data reliability. She warns that unreliable data could slow economic growth. The podcast also explores the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Utah, where youthful innovation thrives alongside cultural influences. Additionally, experts debate the pros and cons of hard versus soft data for economic forecasting amid tariff-induced uncertainties.