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Claudia Sahm on the Economy, Policy, and Empowering the Next Generation

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In this enlightening episode, Dr. A sits down with Dr. Claudia Sahm to discuss the state of the U.S. economy, the impact of the pandemic, and the importance of long-term investments. Claudia shares her economic journey, passion for making a difference through policy, and advice for the next generation of economists. The conversation also touches on the challenges of creating a more inclusive and diverse field of economics.

Key Topics Covered:

State of the U.S. Economy

  • Claudia's insights into the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic and the subsequent recovery.

  • Discussion on inflation, labor market improvements, and consumer sentiment.

    • Claudia's Journey in Economics

    • The influence of her early education and mentors on her career path.

    • Claudia's commitment to using economics for good and addressing societal challenges.

      • Policy Making and Long-term Challenges

      • The importance of long-term investments over short-term gains.

      • Claudia's perspective on fiscal policy, the deficit, and the need for prioritizing investments in children and the environment.

        • The Sahm Rule

        • The development and impact of the Sahm Rule as a recession indicator.

          • Advice for Aspiring Economists

          • The versatility of an economics degree and the importance of engaging with real-world data.

          • Claudia encouraged students to explore diverse perspectives and contribute to economic policy.

            • Diversity and Inclusion in Economics

            • The need for more diverse perspectives in the field.

            • Claudia's experiences with mentoring and advocating for an inclusive environment.

              • Engaging with Claudia's Work

              • How listeners can follow Claudia's insights on her Substack and Twitter.

              • Advice on content creation and building a presence in the economics community.

                • - Claudia Sahm on Twitter: @Claudia_Sahm

                - Claudia Sahm's Substack: Stay At Home Macro

                Stay-At-Home Macro (SAHM): My goal is to make economic policy and macroeconomics better.By Claudia Sahm

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