241. The Truth on The Biden-Powell Stagflation Economy | This Week's Economy Ep. 56

What do recent jobs and inflation reports tell us about the Fed's next steps, which pro-growth policies should states practice, and more in 13 minutes.

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In today’s episode, I explain how the latest jobs and CPI inflation reports will make the Fed’s job more difficult, why technology regulations are hindering growth, which states are doing better at getting out of the way of growth, and more.

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I cover the following:

• I hope you enjoyed the solar eclipse. My family did as we were in the direct path of the total solar eclipse and the clouds opened up just in time for us to see it.

• What did last week’s US jobs report for March reveal about the labor market? Are most jobs part-time, and are those jobs mostly for foreign-born workers?

• What does the latest CPI inflation report tell us about the Fed’s fight against the inflation it created?

• Where does your state rank regarding economic outlook and performance according to ALEC’s 17th edition of Rich States, Poor States?

• How did the Teamsters union hurt the future of innovation when it pushed Kentucky Governor Beshears to veto an autonomous driving bill?

• Will Congress improve safety net programs by adding the One-Door policy in the workforce bill (WIOA)?

• Which pro-growth policies should Texas (and all states) consider for its interim charges?

Media Hits & More

• I will give a speech at the Concrete Conference in Austin, Texas put on by the Cement Council fo Texas and Texas Department of Tranportation where I’ll discuss the need for life-cycle cost analysis and how institutions matter.

• Don’t miss my commentary on how the NGO National Association of Insurance Commissioners is trying to hurt your retirement at the Daily Caller.

• Check out my latest piece at Econlib where I lay out Biden’s war on credit, especially low-income earners.

• See my latest research on how Wyoming can reduce its property tax burden by simply limiting government spending.

• Watch this week’s Let People Prosper episode with David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group as we discuss his latest book, Full-Time Work and the Meaning of Life, and what comprises a free and virtuous society.

• The upcoming episode on Monday with Dr. Kevin Kosar on why government projects don’t work as intended.

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