New Ways to Measure Our Economy
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How do we know the real effect of inflation on the buying power of individuals in the United States? Unless we change the way we analyze data and evaluate key economic indicators, we will not have an accurate picture of the health of our economy, according to Eugene Ludwig, a leader in finance and former comptroller of the currency. Ludwig is joined by two panelists on opposite sides of the political spectrum to consider what policies and strategies are required to right our economic outlook — especially as it evaluates the financial health of middle- and lower-income Americans.
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