Back of the Envelope

I sat with the former Chief Economist for the U.S. Department of Labor, Harry Holzer, and professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy Georgetown University, for a discussion over Professor Michael R. Strain's new book, "The American Dream Is Not Dead: (But Populism Could Kill It)." We specifically talked about how both progressives (conservatives) may have overestimated (underestimated) economic stagnation. Whether we should prioritize social mobility over income inequality, and how the period used in any economic analyses greatly shapes our findings, and finally the recent decision by some universities such as USC to eliminate standardized exams from the college admissions process.

I sat with the former Chief Economist for the U.S. Department of Labor, Harry Holzer, and professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy Georgetown University, for a discussion about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labor market. We have further chatted about the government's current response, how and when should we reopen the economy, and what policies need to be implemented to ensure safety for workers and a strong economic recovery. economicspublicpolicyHarryHolzerMeshalAlkhowaitercovid-19podcastpandemic