The Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity connects you to cutting edge economic policy research and the renowned economists who create it. On... more
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It is widely understood that the global economy has become increasingly interconnected over the last century, with especially rapid globalization... more
The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest piece of climate legislation ever passed in the U.S. The bill's incentives will... more
In addition to large fiscal packages, governments around the world utilized credit market interventions to support their economies during the... more
The COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments were not the first time the federal government has provided fiscal support to Americans during... more
A strong U.S. dollar reflects economic and political strength for the United States. But a new study published in the... more
While President Biden has officially declared the COVID-19 pandemic “over,” America now faces a new challenge in the form of... more
In the first episode of the Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity, Steve Davis of the University of Chicago Booth School... more
The Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity is a new podcast that connects listeners to cutting edge economic policy research and... more