Economy Matters Podcast

The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people’s daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.

'The Atlanta Fed Is Truly Present in Our Communities': A Conversation about Collecting Economic Intelligence

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.

11-07
18:23

"It's a Vital Part of the Social Welfare Program": Talking About Social Security Disability Insurance

Atlanta Fed economist David Wiczer joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss his recent research into the Social Security Disability Insurance program.

10-17
29:37

"That Has Strong Long-Term Implications": A Conversation about the Housing Market

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.

07-09
26:30

A Discussion of the Changing US Labor Force

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.

04-08
18:22

"How Do We Prepare for the Future?": A Conversation about Financial Literacy and Economic Education

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.

03-18
19:09

"It's Important to Understand How These Communities Are Faring": Discussing Rental Instability in the Southeast

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.

02-14
33:13

"We Take a Very Purposeful Approach": A Talk about Gathering Economic Intelligence

How is economic intelligence gathered, and how does it factor into monetary policymaking? This episode of the Economy Matters  podcast features two Atlanta Fed regional executives who discuss the process.

12-11
01:00:04

"Where We Are in Housing Is Pretty Extraordinary": Discussing Residential Real Estate

The Southeast's housing market remains robust, even as interest rates and a tight market hamper affordability. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features a conversation with an Atlanta Fed housing expert on factors at work in the market.

11-03
24:41

"The Fed Is Committed to Encouraging an Economy that Works for All": A Conversation about Payments

What's in your wallet? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast explores recent changes in the US payments ecosystem, which has expanded considerably with the introduction of new technologies and services.

09-30
33:55

Filling In the (Pot)holes: A Discussion of Electric Vehicles and Gas Tax Collection

The tax on gasoline has long been a reliable source of revenue for maintaining roads, but will the growing popularity of electric vehicles disrupt this formula? This episode of the Economy Matters podcast discusses Atlanta Fed research into the question.

09-13
25:51

"The Winners Turn Out to Be Young, Working-Age Households": A Discussion of Demographic Shifts

Economic changes inevitably follow demographic changes. In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Atlanta Fed economist Toni Braun talks about his research into the aging of the US economy and what it might mean for the macroeconomy, including the inflation rate.

07-18
20:21

"It Can't Take the Place of Having a Conversation": A Discussion about Gathering Economic Intelligence

The Atlanta Fed constantly seeks information about the regional economy. In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, Shari Bower of the Miami Branch and Anoop Mishra of the Birmingham Branch discuss their efforts and what they mean for policymaking.

06-22
30:58

"Transparency Helps Us Earn the Trust of the American People": Discussing Outreach to the Public

Furthering the public's understanding of the Federal Reserve is a top goal of the Atlanta Fed. Regional outreach officer Mike Chriszt joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss his efforts to clarify the Bank's role in monetary policymaking.

02-09
29:07

"All These Factors Are Compounding": A Discussion of the Housing Market

In this episode of the Economy Matters podcast, an Atlanta Fed subject matter expert discusses interest rates, affordability, supply and demand, and other factors affecting the housing market, both regionally and nationally.

12-16
28:52

"It's Important That We Are as Tuned In as Possible": A Conversation about Economic Information

The Atlanta Fed gathers firsthand economic information at the grassroots level from all over the Southeast. The conversation in this episode of the Economy Matters podcast talks to two Bank executives about how they gather information and how they use it.

11-08
27:15

"We Have Formed Really Good Relationships with Our Member Banks": A Conversation about Banking

Banking is a large and complex system whose proper functioning most people take for granted. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast talks to two Atlanta Fed experts about banking and the business of banking.

09-29
21:06

"It's a Harder Environment to Forecast In": Discussing the Science of Measuring GDP

The pandemic's impact on the economy significantly complicated how we measure gross domestic product. Pat Higgins, an Atlanta Fed economist, joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss the GDPNow tool and recent developments in gross domestic product.

09-08
23:29

"The Pandemic Really Accelerated Trends": A Conversation about Banking

Southeastern bankers have been attempting to return to a new normalcy after a couple of eventful years. This episode of the Economy Matters podcast features a talk with Doris Quiros, head of the Atlanta Fed’s Supervision, Regulation, and Credit Division.

04-04
08:06

"We Have Already Seen Dramatic Changes in Consumer Payment Behavior": A Conversation about How People Pay

How consumers pay for goods and services has evolved rapidly in recent years. Atlanta Fed payments risk expert Dave Lott joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss these changes and the factors behind them.

04-18
22:39

"Some Firms Are Just Born Different": A Discussion of Firms and Innovation

Why do some firms thrive and even spin off other successful firms? Atlanta Fed research economist Salome Baslandze joins the Economy Matters podcast to discuss her research into the question.

03-15
24:42

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