Why Economists Should Care About Inequality, with Branko Milanovic

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Is Capitalism Delivering For The Majority? - ft. Steve Kaplan

The US economy looks great on paper: high GDP, low unemployment, and booming markets. So why does it feel like the system is broken for so many people? To unpack the disconnect between macroeconomic data and everyday financial anxiety, we’re joined by Chicago Booth professor Stev ...  Show more

Is The College Promise Broken? - ft. Noam Scheiber

For decades, Americans were promised that a college degree guaranteed a secure spot in the middle class. But instead of entering corporate management, many graduates are finding themselves trapped in low-paying service roles with crippling debt. Is this widening gap between expec ...  Show more

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