Josh Lehner is an economist in the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis. In this episode, we discuss a wide range of topics about Oregon’s present and future, including the meaning of Oregon losing population between July 1, 2021 and July 1, 2022. Why are people leaving and what will be the economic effects of temporary or long-term population loss?

Also, Josh describes the process of developing economic and revenue forecasts that inform the state’s budget and also our unique income tax kicker law.

I learned a lot from this interview and I think you will too.

Jeff Eager

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