"It's Important to Understand How These Communities Are Faring": Discussing Rental Instability in the Southeast
Release Date: 02/14/2024
"We're Helping Set Them Up for Success as Adults": The Fed and Economic Education
Economy Matters Podcast
In a rapidly evolving economy, being financially literate arguably matters more than ever. April is Financial Literacy Month, and two Atlanta Fed economic education experts discuss their work reaching students and teachers in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.
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"We're Going to See Affordability Remain a Challenge": Discussing the State of the Housing Market
Economy Matters Podcast
A pandemic, inflation, interest rate swings—the housing sector has seen a lot of tumult in recent years. What does the residential real estate market look like today? An Atlanta Fed housing expert attempts to explain in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast.
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"There's Still a Lot of Uncertainty": Atlanta Fed President Bostic Looks Back on 2024
Economy Matters Podcast
From bringing inflation under control to maintaining a strong labor market, the eventful year that was 2024 gave Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic much to do as a monetary policymaker. Bostic joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss the past year and how he approached his work.
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"We Need to Directly Engage Folks": The Atlanta Fed and Public Outreach
Economy Matters Podcast
Two years ago, Mike Chriszt, the Atlanta Fed's regional outreach officer, began an initiative to engage the public and explain the bank's role in the economy. He joins the podcast to discuss his experiences.
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'The Atlanta Fed Is Truly Present in Our Communities': A Conversation about Collecting Economic Intelligence
Economy Matters Podcast
Michelle Dennard, regional executive at the Atlanta Fed's Jacksonville Branch, joins the podcast to discuss how she gathers the regional economic intelligence that goes into the formulation of monetary policy.
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"It's a Vital Part of the Social Welfare Program": Talking About Social Security Disability Insurance
Economy Matters Podcast
Atlanta Fed economist David Wiczer joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss his recent research into the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
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"That Has Strong Long-Term Implications": A Conversation about the Housing Market
Economy Matters Podcast
In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, an Atlanta Fed housing expert discusses factors at work in residential real estate including interest rates, housing supply, and regional trends in affordability.
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A Discussion of the Changing US Labor Force
Economy Matters Podcast
Recession, demographic shifts, a global financial crisis, and a pandemic are some factors that have contributed in recent years to significant changes to the US labor force. The Atlanta Fed's Nye Hodge joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss some of these changes and how to interpret them.
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"How Do We Prepare for the Future?": A Conversation about Financial Literacy and Economic Education
Economy Matters Podcast
April is Financial Literacy Month, so in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Jackie Morgan of the Atlanta Fed's economic education team sits down to discuss efforts to further financial literacy throughout the region.
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"It's Important to Understand How These Communities Are Faring": Discussing Rental Instability in the Southeast
Economy Matters Podcast
Rental instability afflicts a large number of people--not just in the Southeast, but nationally. The Atlanta Fed's Sarah Stein, an adviser in the Community and Economic Development group, joins the podcast to discuss her recent research into the problem and possible remedies.
info_outlineRental instability afflicts a large number of people--not just in the Southeast, but nationally. The Atlanta Fed's Sarah Stein, an adviser in the Community and Economic Development group, joins the podcast to discuss her recent research into the problem and possible remedies.