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Inflation Frustration as Fed Cuts Rates

2024/9/19
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Jon Stewart discusses inflation with Kitty Richards and Jason Furman. They debate the Federal Reserve's role in controlling inflation and its impact on the economy.
  • The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates.
  • Inflation is a complex issue with various contributing factors.
  • Experts have differing views on the effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation.

Shownotes Transcript

Inflation has eased, but many Americans aren’t feeling the relief. Their concern is front and center this election, where the economy remains the pivotal issue for voters. As the Federal Reserve cuts rates this week, we delve into competing views on the root causes of recent price surges, the Fed's response to those surges, and the effects of demand-side vs. supply-side stimulus on the American economy. Joining us for a lively conversation are Kitty Richards, Senior Fellow at Groundwork Collaborative and Former Treasury Official, and Jason Furman, Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy at Harvard University.

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Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart

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