What's Happening to the U.S. Economy | Douglas Holtz-Eakin

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🗓️ 8 February 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin joins us to discuss the major economic and fiscal issues impacting the nation. We get into the Federal Reserve's policies on interest rates and money printing, what's causing inflation, prospects of a recession, the outlook for Social Security, and the case of the missing American workers. Great episode for anyone who's wanted to know more about how the Fed works or wants a better understanding of America's long term fiscal outlook.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin is the former Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the President of the American Action Forum, an economic policy research institute. Follow him on Twitter at @djheakin.

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0:00.0	We hold these truths to be self-evident.
0:02.0	That all men are created.
0:04.0	There's a number of Congress I get to have a lot of really interesting people in the office.
0:07.2	Experts on what they're talking about.
0:08.8	This is the podcast for insights into the issues.
0:11.6	China, bioterrorism, Medicare for all, in-depth discussions.
0:16.0	Breaking it down into simple terms.
0:18.0	We hold these truths with Dan Crenshaw.
0:24.0	Welcome back folks.
0:24.8	Today we have a great episode on the economy.
0:28.0	Some of the major economic and fiscal issues that could be impacting the nation over the next couple of years.
0:34.0	Now there are some signs that inflation is easing, but it is still far too high.
0:38.0	And we have Biden's regulatory overreach that has been a significant barrier to boosting growth and normalizing the economy.
0:44.0	In addition, out of control spending poses another threat to our long-term prosperity.
0:48.0	And we're on the verge of a major impasse with a debt ceiling.
0:52.0	Probably no better expert to discuss the intersection of these issues.
0:54.0	And our guest Douglas Holtz, he can serve as both director of the Congressional Budget Office and Chief Economist at the Council of Economic Advisors.
1:02.0	He's also now the president of the American Action Forum.
1:06.0	And before that, since 2009, I served in a variety of influential policy positions.
1:12.0	Doug, thanks so much for being on.
1:14.0	Well, thanks for having me.
1:16.0	I really appreciate it.
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