Economy Matters Podcast

Nov 07 2024 97 ep. 24 mins 122
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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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'The Atlanta Fed Is Truly Present in Our Communities': A Conversation about Collecting Economic Intelligence

Nov 07 2024 18 mins  
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.

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

Oct 17 2024 29 mins  
Atlanta Fed economist David Wiczer joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss his recent research into the Social Security Disability Insurance program.

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

Jul 09 2024 26 mins  
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.

A Discussion of the Changing US Labor Force

Apr 08 2024 18 mins  
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.

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

Mar 18 2024 19 mins  
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.

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

Feb 14 2024 33 mins  
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.

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

Dec 11 2023 60 mins  
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.

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

Nov 03 2023 24 mins  
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.

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

Sep 30 2023 33 mins  
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.

Filling In the (Pot)holes: A Discussion of Electric Vehicles and Gas Tax Collection

Sep 13 2023 25 mins  
The tax on gasoline has long been a reliable source of revenue for maintaining roads, but will the growing popularity of electric vehicles disrupt this formula? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the question.