What Are Economists Actually Good For? | Interview: Doug Holtz-Eakin
Episode Date: May 27, 2024Doug Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, joins Jamie to discuss the role of an economist and recession predictions. The Agenda: —Expl...
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603 episodes transcribedDoug Holtz-Eakin, president of the American Action Forum, joins Jamie to discuss the role of an economist and recession predictions. The Agenda: —Expl...
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