Economics 101: Economics Explained to Non-Economists

A panel of hands-on economists explain the common mistakes people make regarding economics.
Economics 101: Economics Explained to Non-Economists
Economic journalist Greg Ip likes to explain the inside jargon and abstruse economic theory used in the economic news reporting. Formerly a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, he is the U.S. economics editor of the Economist and author of 'The Little Book of Economics: How the Economy Works in the Real World.' He spoke Feb. 1 at the Urban Institute. Gary Feuerberg/The Epoch Times
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Donald Marron has been director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center since May 2010. He was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers (2008-2009) and deputy director of the Congressional Budget Office. He is the editor of '30-Second Economics.' Dr. Marron spoke Feb. 1 at the Urban Institute, 'What Policymaker, the Public, the Press, and Parents Need to Know about Economics---in 90 Minutes or Less.' (Gary Feuerberg/ Epoch Times)