Economy Matters Podcast

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Economy Matters Podcast

The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people’s daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    "We Need to Directly Engage Folks": The Atlanta Fed and Public Outreach

    Two years ago, Mike Chriszt, the Atlanta Fed's regional outreach officer, began an initiative to engage the public and explain the bank's role in the economy. He joins the podcast to discuss his experiences.

    24 min

  2. NOV 7

    'The Atlanta Fed Is Truly Present in Our Communities': A Conversation about Collecting Economic Intelligence

    Michelle Dennard, regional executive at the Atlanta Fed's Jacksonville Branch, joins the podcast to discuss how she gathers the regional economic intelligence that goes into the formulation of monetary policy.

    18 min

  3. OCT 17

    "It's a Vital Part of the Social Welfare Program": Talking About Social Security Disability Insurance

    Atlanta Fed economist David Wiczer joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss his recent research into the Social Security Disability Insurance program.

    30 min

  4. JUL 9

    "That Has Strong Long-Term Implications": A Conversation about the Housing Market

    In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, an Atlanta Fed housing expert discusses factors at work in residential real estate including interest rates, housing supply, and regional trends in affordability.

    27 min

  5. APR 8

    A Discussion of the Changing US Labor Force

    Recession, demographic shifts, a global financial crisis, and a pandemic are some factors that have contributed in recent years to significant changes to the US labor force. The Atlanta Fed's Nye Hodge joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss some of these changes and how to interpret them.

    18 min

  6. MAR 18

    "How Do We Prepare for the Future?": A Conversation about Financial Literacy and Economic Education

    April is Financial Literacy Month, so in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Jackie Morgan of the Atlanta Fed's economic education team sits down to discuss efforts to further financial literacy throughout the region.

    19 min

  7. FEB 14

    "It's Important to Understand How These Communities Are Faring": Discussing Rental Instability in the Southeast

    Rental instability afflicts a large number of people--not just in the Southeast, but nationally. The Atlanta Fed's Sarah Stein, an adviser in the Community and Economic Development group, joins the podcast to discuss her recent research into the problem and possible remedies.

    33 min

  8. 12/11/2023

    "We Take a Very Purposeful Approach": A Talk about Gathering Economic Intelligence

    How is economic intelligence gathered, and how does it factor into monetary policymaking? This episode of the Economy Matters  podcast features two Atlanta Fed regional executives who discuss the process.

    1 hr
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The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people’s daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.

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  • Creator
    Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta 2020
  • Show Website
    Economy Matters Podcast

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