In this episode of Masters in Business, Barry Ritholtz interviews Heather Boushey, a Senior Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, about her background, her work on economic inequality, and her time on the Council of Economic Advisors. They discuss the impact of wealth and income inequality on economic growth, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the role of government policy in addressing economic challenges. Boushey shares insights on the fragility of supply chains, the importance of good governance, and the need for policies that support America's middle class. They also touch on the challenges of communicating complex economic issues and the importance of building resilience into the economy.
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