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S E39: Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

S E39: Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

FromThink Like An Economist


S E39: Fiscal Policy - Government Spending and Taxes

FromThink Like An Economist

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There's no bigger player in the economy than the government, which can adjust billions of dollars worth of taxes and spending. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers explain how policymakers can adjust these levers to keep the economy on track.Co-host: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far. Editor: Alastair Elphick. A Modulated Media production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Apr 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (54)

Think Like an Economist and you’ll see the world more clearly, empowering you to make better decisions at work, at home, and in your community. Leading economists Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers will take you on a joyous romp through their field as they introduce you to the big ideas in economics, and show how you can apply them to live in your own life. Their signature approach reveals that every decision is an economic decision and this podcast uncovers the economic forces that shape the world around you. Betsey and Justin believe that economics is a superpower, and they want to teach you to fly.