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Michael Strain: Against Economic Pessimism
Michael Strain: Against Economic Pessimism
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Michael Strain is a scholar and director of economic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute and a Bloomberg Opinion columnist. In this Conversation, Strain challenges the increasingly widespread notion that America is in decline economically—and reflects on the enduring importance of innovation and dynamism in the American economy. Highlighting measures like social mobility and increases in living standards, Strain argues that America remains robust economically even as globalization, technology, and other factors have presented and will continue to present serious challenges to the status quo. Finally, Strain points to several policy goals that promote innovation and growth—including high-skilled immigration, renewed focus on STEM, and investment in research and development—that could increase America’s economic performance.
Released:
Jan 26, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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