Podcast appearances and mentions of howard yaruss

Howard Yaruss, professor at New York University and author of "Understandable Economics,” says the Federal Reserve should "consider a small rate cut, as soon as possible," in part because the central bank has done a good job — as measured by certain inflation measures — in at least coming close to its target levels, but also because other central bankers around the globe have started to cut, and there could be some issues arising if U.S. monetary policy is out of sync with the rest of the world. Yaruss sees the economy mostly avoiding significant recession and downturn until at least 2025. Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, goes out the risk scale by picking a fund that targets junkier junk bonds as his "ETF of the Week," Cassandra Happe talks about the latest survey from WalletHub which showed that commuters and long drivers are more upset with inflation than consumers with large families and bigger grocery bills, who are more focused on rising food prices, plus Rob Spivey, director of research at Valens Research, talks stocks in the Market Call.

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Howard Yaruss, an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. They discuss:   Why inequality is soaring and what we can do about it Whether tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality What the Fed does and how it affects our lives If our national debt is a threat Why the economy regularly turns down and how we can get it back on track Why it's important as citizens to have a grasp of how the economy works   Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Howard Yaruss, an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. They discuss:   Why inequality is soaring and what we can do about it Whether tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality What the Fed does and how it affects our lives If our national debt is a threat Why the economy regularly turns down and how we can get it back on track Why it's important as citizens to have a grasp of how the economy works   Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us

A full hour with Howard Yaruss on the economy.

How much will ignorance in economics cost you? As taxpayers and entrepreneurs, are you prioritizing your knowledge of the economy? In this episode, Howard Yaruss joins Tom Wheelwright in exploring how economics is the biggest impact on business, how financial common sense was lost, and how we can reclaim it to safeguard us from bad economic policies to ultimately create a better economy for everyone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 40 - Steve is joined by Howard Yaruss, an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, expert witness and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of courses on economics and business and currently teaches at New York University

Howard Yaruss, professor at New York University and the author of 'Understandable Economics' says that while the stock market is up sharply this year, 'this is not a stock market on fire, this is a stock market 15 percent below it's peak.' The year's increase has been mostly due to a few technology/artificial-intelligence companies, but he does not believe the AI business is setting up a new bubble/crash, because their valuations haven't approached unreasonable; Yaruss also noted that he thinks the Fed will hold off on raising rates this month to see if inflation continues its slow decline. Also on the show,  Jeff Ptak, chief ratings officer at Morningstar Inc., goes 'Off The News' on his research that showed that certain tactical asset allocation funds were much worse for investors than simply buying-and-holding a static portfolio, David Trainer of New Constructs issues a warning for the entire stock market over the coming earnings season, and Chuck explores the weird financial news.

Andy and Jessica welcome you to another episode of The Deal Board Podcast. This week they are talking about the economy and economics, a certainly prevalent topic in 2023. Howard Yaruss and Barry Sloane accompany Andy and Jessica in today's episode. Howard is a professor at NYU, author of Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know (among others), and is addressing the economy while sharing his expertise in business brokerage and M&A business as well. Barry Sloane, President and CEO of Newtek Business Services Corp., talks about the economy and the newest expansion of Newtek.Key takeaways:[3:47] Howard Yaruss discusses understandable economics for buying and selling businesses.[5:12] Howard explains where to start approaching economics.[6:48] What is happening to the economy and interest rates?[8:15] What is the goal of raising interest rates?[10:30] How much could goods and services increase?[11:37] Howard explains the influence of the relationship with China.[13:58] Economics is more art than science.[15:30] If you are a business owner, what are the critical economic principles you need to run or sell your business?[20:01] Howard foresees the near future for small business owners.[24:41] The lack of understanding of economics causes a lot of frustration and it enables politicians to exploit that ignorance.[27:09] The internet offers a playing field that differs radically from what used to be.[28:10] Deal of the week: James Lascano (West Florida) closed a great deal in home health care. The seller was an immigrant who started with nothing and ended by selling a multimillion-dollar business. Buyers were ready, and the seller was greatly organized with super clean books. The business was sold for $5.6 million.[37:48] Barry Sloan (Newtek).[38:56] Barry explains what Newtek does and the recent purchase of a bank.[41:48] What opportunities are lying within today's economic environment?[45:24] How has the economic reality translated to small businesses?[49:00] Barry explains why Newtek covers it all.[50:17] Barry shares what he thinks will be the economic atmosphere by the end of 2023.[56:00] Deal of the week: Patrick Bombardiere (Colorado) sold a kitchen and bathroom remodeling business whose owner also invented a customizable shower base (both businesses run together). A good deal for good people!Mentioned in this Episode:The Deal Board PodcastSubscribe to The Deal Board Podcast YouTube ChannelUnited Franchise GroupTransworld Business AdvisorsTransworld on LinkedinTransworld on FacebookCall us — (888) 719-9098Email us thedealboard@tworld.comEmail Howard Yaruss at howardyaruss@gmail.comEmail James Lascano at james.lascano@tworld.com (727) 217- 5559Visit NewtekoneContact Patrick Bombardiere at patrick@tworld.com

Remember that economics course you took? Yeah, me neither. Turns out that knowing what's happening in the economy is more important than you know. Politicians are making decisions with the economy that have a direct impact on your money. So as our guest Howard Yaruss, economist, professor at NYU, and author of the new book, Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know, says, it's time to start paying attention to our economy and the people making the decisions. You know all those companies laying off workers right now - that's because of the economy. And the reason behind your $100 grocery shopping bill that was $50 last year…well, that's because of the economy. In this episode, Howard's spilling the beans on everything you need to know about economics, our economy, where money comes from, and how our current economy directly impacts your money.LINKSHoward's website - https://howardyaruss.com/Understandable Economics book - https://urlis.net/etmhoward SPONSORSThanks to EveryPlate for sponsoring this show. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and enter code mymoney149 to get the $1.49 per meal offer. LEAVE US A REVIEWLeave us an honest rating and review, pretty please. Head to the podcast player you're listening to this episode in to leave us a review or you can click here to leave a review for Everyone's Talkin' Money podcast on Apple Podcasts. Love this episode. Share it with a few friends so they can learn these valuable money concepts as well. Be sure to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode!GOT A QUESTION?Have a Shannah Shares question? Submit your question here https://bit.ly/shannahsharesMORE MONEY TIPSFollow Me on Instagram for more money tips and behind-the-scenes information https://www.instagram.com/shannahgameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Economics is often presented in a manner that obfuscates the meaning of its pronouncements. How can economics be better understood? On this episode, Howard Yaruss discussed his book, Understandable Economics.

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Howard Yaruss, an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. They discuss:   Why inequality is soaring and what we can do about it Whether tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality What the Fed does and how it affects our lives If our national debt is a threat Why the economy regularly turns down and how we can get it back on track Why it's important as citizens to have a grasp of how the economy works   Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us

Howard YarussBook: Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know Website: https://howardyaruss.com/Adam DavisVP of Financial Health, Inclusion and Liquidity at Capital OneWebsite: https://www.capitalone.com/Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. His book, Understandable Economics is an entertaining and informative guide that breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. https://howardyaruss.com/Adam Davis is Vice President of Customer Liquidity within Retail Bank at Capital One. He leads a team that is responsible for developing solutions to help customers meet their liquidity needs and improve their financial health. He oversees consumer overdraft for Retail Bank as part of his team's responsibilities. Adam is a 22-year veteran of Capital One and has been with the company his entire career. https://www.capitalone.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240061/advertisement

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Howard Yaruss, an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. They discuss:   Why inequality is soaring and what we can do about it Whether tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality What the Fed does and how it affects our lives If our national debt is a threat Why the economy regularly turns down and how we can get it back on track Why it's important as citizens to have a grasp of how the economy works   Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us

Listen in as this week's guest, Howard Yaruss, discusses how the current economy impacts real estate. Howard is a Professor of Economics at New York University. He recently published his first book, "Understandable Economics" (Prometheus Books, 2022), and he previously worked as an attorney. Howard shares his expertise and advises listeners on how to best approach the state of the economy, making investments, and more. Want to get in touch with Peter and the Rincon team? Email Podcast@RinconManagement.com Guest: Howard Yaruss  Connect with the Rincon team on social media: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Yelp ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Peter McKenzie 2022.

Summary: Understanding the economy is a lot easier than you think, and Howard Yaruss comes on this episode to prove it. His newest book, Understandable Economics, fosters a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of markets—outlining clear justifications for government intervention and the creation and allocation of goods/services. Rather than labelling some markets ‘free' and others ‘controlled,' it is more helpful to explore the degrees to which each market utilizes both characteristics. Tune in to hear us discuss the most useful fundamentals of the economy, and be sure to check out Howard's book for a fruitful source of concepts and explanations. Highlights: -Howard Yaruss discusses his new book, Understandable Economics -Howard is an attorney, author, business man, and professor at NYU -Howard believes that economics is not readily understandable because it is frequently not taught correctly. You may leave an economics course with even more confusion about how the economy works -Economics is not a science; it's about producing and dividing up all of the goods and services that govern our world -His book is not economics for dummies; rather, it is an effort to explain economics as it should be explained -Markets exist on a spectrum. Every nation has some government control—even North Korea has some element of free markets -Free markets are like a highway. They are a great system of transportation, but if there were no rules, they wouldn't work. -There should always be a clear justification for government intervention, but when they overreach, they create a negative view of the government -People need to get involved and understand what is going on in the economy, and Howard's book contributes to this. -If the market isn't working, then it is acceptable for the government to get involved in funding the progress of innovations like EVs. -You can't dictate a transition just because the market isn't ready for it yet. It's important to let the markets work it out -A lot of people believe that the government is the spender of last resorts -We shouldn't be for or against regulation. It's all about coming to an agreement on what regulations are necessary and helpful Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Understandable Economics

Harry Dent, the founder of Dent Research, says that the stock market's troubles in 2022 were just a precursor to real trouble, with the next wave in a downward cycle coming early next year, right after the market wakes up to the fact that there is neither a Santa Claus rally or a January effect to get the new year started on good footing. Dent has been calling for a market decline of 85 percent or more in stocks -- moving from their peak to their trough -- and sees the massive decline being the next step, but he notes that the one silver lining is that bond funds are set up to not only be a safe haven but for significant gains. Also, he notes that once the market completes the crash cycle, he expects the next long bull market to begin. Dent's opinions tend to be outliers, and that is proven on this show as D.R. Barton Jr., chief investment strategist at Finiac, says he actually expects a Santa Claus rally this year, and he believes that technical indicators are showing that a market bottom may already be in place. He expects the new year will be more of the old one, volatile, choppy and with a lot of downward pressure just as we've seen in 2022. Plus, the Book Interview features Howard Yaruss, author of 'Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know.'

In his new book, Understandable Economics, Howard Yaruss from NYU argues “Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know.” Howard is an Adjunct Instructor in economics and business at NYU. Previously, he was Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, a mortgage insurance company. Howard lives in Manhattan and serves on his local community board. Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. Links relevant to the conversationWhere you can buy Understandable Economics:https://amzn.to/3VCsxMVHoward Yaruss's website:https://howardyaruss.com/EP159 with Romina Boccia from the Cato Institute on the future U.S. fiscal crisis:https://economicsexplored.com/2022/10/03/the-future-us-fiscal-crisis-and-how-to-avert-it-w-romina-boccia-cato-institute-ep159/CreditsThanks to Josh Crotts for mixing the episode and to the show's sponsor, Gene's consultancy business www.adepteconomics.com.au. Please consider signing up to receive our email updates and to access our e-book Top Ten Insights from Economics at www.economicsexplored.com. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

Join Dave Popowich and Faisal Karmali on More Than Money as they talk to Katharine Zhang, Partner with Walsh LLP, about what happens when executors can't or won't perform the duties they have agreed to. Also on the show, Howard Yaruss, Economist, Professor, Attorney, Businessman, Activist, and Author of Understanding Economics, discusses how basic economics can help you have a stronger understanding of your money.

John Howell speaks with Howard Yaruss: Economist, Professor at New York University, and Author. He joins the show to discuss his latest book, “Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell speaks with Howard Yaruss: Economist, Professor at New York University, and Author. He joins the show to discuss his latest book, “Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much do you understand about the economy? Do you know how it really affects your life? Most of us don't know more than what we're told by people we are told are experts.  But should we trust economists? And what's the biggest misunderstanding people have about the economy? When I ran across a book written by economist, attorney, and NYU professor Howard Yaruss called Understandable Economics – Because understanding our economy is easier than you think – and more important than you know, I thought - this I have to hear! I'll agree it's more important than we know… but easier than we think?!? So in our chat, we find out why the economy is more like psychology than civics, what inflation is, and why we are supposed to stop spending when businesses need us to spend to survive. Why do we give corporations bailouts to help them survive, but not the little guy? And who decides how much money is worth anyway? And oh yeah… Bitcoin?!?!  I promise, you will have a much better understanding of the economy after you hear this interview!

This week, I've got 3 major financial headlines for you.. First up, the stock market ended the week up +1.5%, but is still in bear market territory - what were the major market movers last week? Next, energy prices are on the rise again due to OPEC. What is OPEC and why do they have such sway over the energy market? Finally, we got multiple data points on the labor market last week. What does it say about the health of employment and your job security? … after that, this week I'm taking a deep dive with NYU Professor Howard Yaruss to talk about his new book, and our Q4 FFM Book Club pick, Understandable Economics. Learn why we both believe in the power of economic and financial literacy, as well as his take on some current major economic issues and policies. For more on this week's market update: https://familyfinancemom.com/what-is-opec/ For more on this week's guest, Howard Yaruss, NYU Professor and Author, Understandable Economics: Get the book: https://amzn.to/3SX55IE https://howardyaruss.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-yaruss-b408485 https://twitter.com/UnderstandEcono ___________________ Follow Family Finance Mom everywhere... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfinancemom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/financemom1 Get weekly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/gblbY9 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/familyfinancemom/message

Incomes are stagnating, middle-class jobs are disappearing, economic growth is slowing, and the meager gains are mostly going to those who are already wealthy. More Americans than ever are frustrated by the direction in which we are headed. Understandable Economics aims to replace this frustration with a practical understanding of our economy and empower readers to identify and advocate for a better approach to the problems we face.In this entertaining and informative guide, Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes. The ONLY times that i use the word 'economics' would be: my economics are ok or my economics aren't good these days. After reading Howard Yaruss' book, now i understand:Where money comes from, why does it have value, who controls it, what the Fed does and how it affect our lives, what the national debt is and how it affects our lives, the impact of Bitcoin and alternative currencies, and SO MUCH MORE! Folks, if Howard Yaruss can make economics understandable to me, he can truly make economics understandable for YOU !Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of courses on economics and business, and currently teaches at New York University. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the Boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Are you a boomer who wants to live a life that's fulfilling, financially stable and with enough money to provide opportunities for happiness and comfort? If so… you'll want to be sure to take a listen to what our guest, Howard Yaruss, has to say. Howard is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. To these ends, he's just come out with a book that is both enlightening and certainly timely. The name of the book is Understandable Economics and Howard joins us today to share all about it. If you want to make the most of this incredibly special time of life, make certain you tune in for this one!

About the Book: Incomes are stagnating, middle-class jobs are disappearing, economic growth is slowing, and the meager gains are mostly going to those who are already wealthy. More Americans than ever are frustrated by the direction in which we are headed. Understandable Economics by HowardYaruss (published by Prometheus Books, September 2022) aims to replace this frustration with a practical understanding of our economy and empower readers to identify and advocate for a better approach to the problems we face.   Understandable Economics is an engaging and essential read for anyone seeking a better understanding of our economy.  The book breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject.  Instead, the book creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes enabling readers to answer questions such as: Why is inequality soaring and what can we do about it? Do tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality? Where does money come from, why does it have value, and who controls it? What does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives? Is our national debt a threat? Why do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs? Bio: Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of courses on economics and business, and currently teaches at New York University. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the Boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan and serves on his local community board. Visit: http://understandableeconomics.us/ 

Incomes are stagnating, middle-class jobs are disappearing, economic growth is slowing, and the meager gains are mostly going to those who are already wealthy. More Americans than ever are frustrated by the direction in which we are headed. Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know (Prometheus, 2022) aims to replace this frustration with a practical understanding of our economy and empower readers to identify and advocate for a better approach to the problems we face. In this entertaining and informative guide, author Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes. Understandable Economics will enable readers to answer questions such as: Why is inequality soaring and what can we do about it? Do tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality? Where does money come from, why does it have value, and who controls it? What does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives? Could alternative currencies like Bitcoin replace the dollar? Is our national debt a threat? Why do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs? Why does the economy regularly turn down and how can we get it back on track? ... and many more. Understandable Economics provides the context, tools and foundational knowledge readers need to thoroughly understand our economy, determine which policies would work best, and champion those policies effectively. Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of economics and business courses, and currently teaches at New York University. Previously, he was executive vice president and general counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless, and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan and is a member of his local community board. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics (Twitter @15MinFilm). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Incomes are stagnating, middle-class jobs are disappearing, economic growth is slowing, and the meager gains are mostly going to those who are already wealthy. More Americans than ever are frustrated by the direction in which we are headed. Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know (Prometheus, 2022) aims to replace this frustration with a practical understanding of our economy and empower readers to identify and advocate for a better approach to the problems we face. In this entertaining and informative guide, author Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes. Understandable Economics will enable readers to answer questions such as: Why is inequality soaring and what can we do about it? Do tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality? Where does money come from, why does it have value, and who controls it? What does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives? Could alternative currencies like Bitcoin replace the dollar? Is our national debt a threat? Why do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs? Why does the economy regularly turn down and how can we get it back on track? ... and many more. Understandable Economics provides the context, tools and foundational knowledge readers need to thoroughly understand our economy, determine which policies would work best, and champion those policies effectively. Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of economics and business courses, and currently teaches at New York University. Previously, he was executive vice president and general counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless, and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan and is a member of his local community board. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics (Twitter @15MinFilm). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Incomes are stagnating, middle-class jobs are disappearing, economic growth is slowing, and the meager gains are mostly going to those who are already wealthy. More Americans than ever are frustrated by the direction in which we are headed. Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know (Prometheus, 2022) aims to replace this frustration with a practical understanding of our economy and empower readers to identify and advocate for a better approach to the problems we face. In this entertaining and informative guide, author Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes. Understandable Economics will enable readers to answer questions such as: Why is inequality soaring and what can we do about it? Do tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality? Where does money come from, why does it have value, and who controls it? What does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives? Could alternative currencies like Bitcoin replace the dollar? Is our national debt a threat? Why do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs? Why does the economy regularly turn down and how can we get it back on track? ... and many more. Understandable Economics provides the context, tools and foundational knowledge readers need to thoroughly understand our economy, determine which policies would work best, and champion those policies effectively. Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of economics and business courses, and currently teaches at New York University. Previously, he was executive vice president and general counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless, and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan and is a member of his local community board. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics (Twitter @15MinFilm). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

Incomes are stagnating, middle-class jobs are disappearing, economic growth is slowing, and the meager gains are mostly going to those who are already wealthy. More Americans than ever are frustrated by the direction in which we are headed. Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy Is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know (Prometheus, 2022) aims to replace this frustration with a practical understanding of our economy and empower readers to identify and advocate for a better approach to the problems we face. In this entertaining and informative guide, author Howard Yaruss breaks down our economic system in a straightforward way, avoiding jargon, formulas, graphs, and other technical material so common in books on this subject. Instead, he creates a compelling and comprehensive picture of our economy using accessible analogies, real-world observations, and entertaining anecdotes. Understandable Economics will enable readers to answer questions such as: Why is inequality soaring and what can we do about it? Do tax cuts for the wealthy create jobs or just create more inequality? Where does money come from, why does it have value, and who controls it? What does the Fed do and how does it affect our lives? Could alternative currencies like Bitcoin replace the dollar? Is our national debt a threat? Why do so many people believe free trade is good if it causes some people to lose jobs? Why does the economy regularly turn down and how can we get it back on track? ... and many more. Understandable Economics provides the context, tools and foundational knowledge readers need to thoroughly understand our economy, determine which policies would work best, and champion those policies effectively. Howard Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist who greatly enjoys explaining complex issues in a clear, interesting, and easily accessible way. He has taught a variety of economics and business courses, and currently teaches at New York University. Previously, he was executive vice president and general counsel of Radian Group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world. He has also served on the boards of organizations that advocate for safer streets, help the homeless, and support the arts. Yaruss graduated from Brown University, studied at the London School of Economics, and earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Manhattan and is a member of his local community board. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics (Twitter @15MinFilm). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance

Economics touches all of our lives. Shouldn't it be easy to understand? Turns out, it's mostly common sense. You just need the right person to explain it to you. And that person is Howard Yaruss. Howard Yaruss is an adjunct professor of economics who's written a book called Understandable Economics: Because You Can't Improve a System You Don't Understand. In this episode, we ask him to dispel some common misconceptions about economics and explain why it's so important for all people to have a solid understanding of this field of knowledge.