Discussing Economic Policy with Obama's Chief Economist Jason Furman

Discussing Economic Policy with Obama's Chief Economist Jason Furman

Professor Kotlikoff talks with Jason Furman, Chair of the President's Council of Economic Advisers and Chief Economist during both Obama Administrations. As one of the country's leading economic policymakers, Jason helped shape much of the economic policies in that administration. He also played an important role in directing economic policy under President Clinton.

Get ready to learn a lot, topics discussed:

  • Shaping public policy
  • U.S. and international macroeconomics, fiscal policy, labor markets and competition policy.
  • Where the US economy stands today
  • Hurdles to overcome and how to overcome them

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Pulling Argentina Out of Economic Malaise With Sebastian Piñera and Domingo Cavallo

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Economic Snapshots Of History Through Icons With Laurence Leamer

Professor Kotlikoff is joined by NY Times Best Selling Author and Biographer, Laurence Leamer. Together they discuss Larry's facinating journey as a writer and journalist, authoring biographies about ...

21 Nov 20231h 16min

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The IRMAA Tax Is Coming For You with Mark Annese and Dan McGrath

It's time to about the IRMAA Tax, a.k.a. Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, which is simply a tax by another name that is assessed when you join Medicare Part B or Medicare Part C. It'...

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Finding Salvation For Our Economy With Ed Leamer

Finding Salvation For Our Economy With Ed Leamer

Professor Kotlikoff is joined by good friend and renown economis, Ed Leamer. Ed's written five outstanding professional books and has published a slew of articles in economics' leading journals. He's ...

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The Power of Values Driven Money Management with George Kinder

The Power of Values Driven Money Management with George Kinder

Professor Kotlikoff is joined by Author, international thought leader, and life-planning pioneer, George Kinder. George has been at the forefront of the financial services industry for more than 35 ye...

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