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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