In today’s podcast, Dr. William Chittenden, President & CEO of SW Graduate School of Banking, will continue the discussion with a deeper look into critical economic issues. Topics of discussion include debt to GDP, government spending, monetary and fiscal policy. Bill will also cover how this can impact businesses and the overall economy.
Despite recent data, many people still believe inflation is increasing. In today’s podcast, Dr. William Chittenden, President & CEO of SW Graduate School of Banking, will discuss a Harris Poll showing that 55% think the economy is shrinking, 56% believe the US is in a recession, 49% think the S&P 500 is down, and 49% believe unemployment is at a 50-year high. Dr. Chittenden will clarify the economic statistics and explore why these misconceptions exist, covering topics such as inflation, employment, interest rates, and the US national debt.