Martin A. Sullivan, Tax Analysts’ chief economist, provides an overview of the U.S. economy before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, explaining the drastic increase in inflation and what is needed to curb it. For more, read Sullivan's article in Tax Notes, "Your Quick Guide to the COVID-19 Economy and the Future of Inflation."Listen to the episodes mentioned in this interview:Breaking Down the American Rescue Plan ActCountering the Coming Coronavirus RecessionFollow us on Twitter:Martin Sullivan: @M_SullivanTaxDavid Stewart: @TaxStewTax Notes: @TaxNotes**This episode is sponsored by the the American Bar Association Tax Section. For more information, visit ambar.org/taxnotes.This episode is sponsored by the UC Irvine School of Law’s Graduate Tax Program. For more information, visit https://ce.uci.edu/?utm_source=TNM&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2022taxnote.This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Paige JonesShowrunner and Audio Engineer: Jordan ParrishWe want to hear from you, our listeners! To fill out a short, two-minute survey, visit taxnotes.co/podcastsurvey.