Understanding Today’s Puzzling U.S. Economy
Inflation is high. The GDP has shrunk. But the job market has never been better. The Washington Post's Damian Paletta helps make sense of the U.S. economy today.
Guest Host: Steve Roberts
The White House and the Congressional Budget Office are set to release updated budget surplus projections, and most expect the surplus to have all but vanished. A panel talk about the economic and political issues raised by the latest figures, plus what to expect as Congress returns for the new session to tackle next year’s spending bills.
Guests
- Robert Greenstein Founder and executive director of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
- William Beach Director, The Heritage Foundation's Center for Data Analysis
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