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Economic Growth and Public Policy: Data, Not Debt, is the Solution
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Kent Smetters has experienced public policy on the economy from inside and outside the federal government. The economist and Wharton school professor helps us explore the use of economic modeling in influencing public policy and examines the potential impact of fiscal challenges and tax legislation changes. He joins Gene Marks on Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, to talk about the many factors impacting economic growth, and how educating the current and next generation of executives can equip them to make more informed decisions on the economy.
Topics Include:
00:00:00: Episode preview
00:01:14: Introduction of Kent Smetters
00:03:12: Changing dynamics of MBA candidates
00:05:19: The many hats of an economist
00:06:07: Working with policymakers on economic impact analysis
00:07:04: Discussions on upcoming tax provisions
00:08:02: Balancing the cost of capital and national debt
00:08:38: Influence and work process of Wharton on legislation
00:19:39: Importance of honest broker analysis in policy decisions
00:22:16: Strategies for integrating more STEM personnel into our economy
00:23:29: Discussion on U.S. fiscal situation and debts and deficits
00:25:05: Projection of unsustainable debt level in U.S.
00:26:03: Hiking taxes and spending cuts only solution for deficit
00:27:07: Consequences of spending cuts on Social Security
00:28:13: Concerns about current approach in U.S. of dealing with crises
00:29:16: Effect of inflation on wealth over time
00:32:17: Implications of printing more money
00:35:06: Wrap-up and thank you
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