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.
The Senate is debating a bill that would reduce U.S. carbon emissions through a cap and trade system. Supporters says the measure is a good first step in fighting global warming, while opponents, including President Bush, say the measure would hurt the economy and push gas prices even higher.
Guests
- Stephen Moore Is a member of the Wall Street Journal's editorial board.
- Darren Samuelsohn Senior Reporter, Greenwire/Environment and Energy Daily
- Manik Roy Director of congressional affairs, Pew Center on Global Climate Change
- Rep. Jay Inslee Democratic Congressman from Washington and co-author of "Apollo's Fire."
- John Stowell Vice president for environmental policy, Duke Energy
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