
The Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity connects you to cutting edge economic policy research and the renowned economists who create it. On each episode, the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity editors introduce new BPEA research and present a conversation between the author and a Brookings scholar to bridge the divide between economic theory and practical policy solutions.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSocial SciencesNews | |||

Data on labor markets is incredibly important to policymakers, from state and federal legislators to the central bank and Treasury Department. But this data is often noisy or incomplete. A new BPEA paper draws on a large body of data sets going back ... more
The promise and peril of an AI-dominated future have dominated debates among economists, technologists, and policymakers in recent years. But even as the technology continues to evolve, considerable uncertainty remains about who is using AI and its i... more
The tariff increases during the second Trump administration have been historic in their magnitude and scope, dwarfing even those from Trump's first term. Many feared that these tariffs would have dramatic impacts on the economy, but for the most part... more
In 2010, the U.S. government projected that Americans would spend about $6 trillion dollars on health care, a little over 21% of GDP, in 2024. The actual amount spent was almost $1 trillion less. In fact, health care spending has been below projectio... more
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A rigorous, policy-forward economics show that brings leading researchers and practitioners into dialogue about pressing macro issues, from AI diffusion and productivity to health care costs, tariffs, real estate cycles, monetary policy, and climate economics. Episodes center on new research (often Brookings-affiliated or university-based) and feature authoritative authors paired with seasoned Brookings scholars to translate theory into policy implications. Noteworthy are the frequent collaborations with high-profile economists and policy experts, the data-driven approach to timely topics, and the clarity with which complex trade-offs are explained for policymakers, business leaders, and informed listeners alike.
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