Economy Matters Podcast

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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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 11/03/2023

    "Where We Are in Housing Is Pretty Extraordinary": Discussing Residential Real Estate

    The Southeast's housing market remains robust, even as interest rates and a tight market hamper affordability. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features a conversation with an Atlanta Fed housing expert on factors at work in the market.

    25 min

  8. 09/30/2023

    "The Fed Is Committed to Encouraging an Economy that Works for All": A Conversation about Payments

    What's in your wallet? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast explores recent changes in the US payments ecosystem, which has expanded considerably with the introduction of new technologies and services.

    34 min
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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
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta 2020
  • Show Website
    Economy Matters Podcast

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