Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Discussing the Economy and Economic Policy with One of the Nation's Smartest and Most Influential Economists -- Jason Furman 1 1× 0:00 Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -49:07 -49:07 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Discussing the Economy and Economic Policy with One of the Nation's Smartest and Most Influential Economists -- Jason Furman Larry Kotlikoff Dec 21, 2023 1 Share Transcript I'm delighted to add Jason Furman to the stellar lists of guests I've interviewed for Economics Matters -- the Podcast. Jason and I agree, by my reckoning, about half the time. But each time we talk, the share rises. He is, to my deep consternation, always teaching me that what I was sure I had right was dead wrong. So, get ready to learn a lot from this podcast. Also, get ready to hear about one of country's leading economic policymakers. Jason, as his bio below, makes clear, was President Obama's Chair of the President Council of Economic Advisers and was President Obama's chief economist during both Obama Administrations. He also played an important role in directing economic policy under President Clinton. Clear, candid, precise, brilliant, incisive, and insightful -- Jason Furman is not just one of the great practitioners of economics, but one of the great conveyers. Get ready for a real treat! Jason Furman is the Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy jointly at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and the Department of Economics at Harvard University. Furman engages in public policy through research, writing and teaching in a wide range of areas including U.S. and international macroeconomics, fiscal policy, labor markets and competition policy. Previously Furman served eight years as a top economic adviser to President Obama, including serving as the 28th Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers from August 2013 to January 2017, acting as both President Obama’s chief economist and a member of the cabinet. In addition to articles in scholarly journals and periodicals, Furman is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Project Syndicate and the editor of two books on economic policy. Furman holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University. Subscribe Share Future-Proof Your Finances! Secure Your Retirement! Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff. Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author , President of maxifi.com , and Author of Money Magic . Stay Connected: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Amazon Music Discussion about this episode Comments Restacks Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Subscribe Listen on Substack App RSS Feed Appears in episode Larry Kotlikoff Recent Episodes Naill Ferguson, the Preeminent Economic Historian, Talks Geopolitics -- Yesterday's, Today's, and Tomorrow's Aug 10 • Larry Kotlikoff Jack Schibli of Lane Generational Explains Why the Stock Market Runs Largely on Autopilot and the Equity-Investing Danger this Presents Aug 2 • Larry Kotlikoff The Brilliant and Captivating Justin Wolfers Talks Economics and the Economy Jul 31 • Larry Kotlikoff Economics Matter's First Substack Live! Talking Social Security's Extreme Insolvency with Pam Krueger, Founder and CEO of Wealthramp, and… Jul 29 • Larry Kotlikoff Brilliant Investing Requires Thinking and Looking Outside the Box -- Steve Laffey Is an Extraordinary Investor. This is a Podcast You Can't… Jul 23 Economist John Goodman, Father of HSAs and One of America's Most Influential Policymakers, Talks US Healthcare Reform Jul 16 • Larry Kotlikoff Bruce Mehlman Joins Economics Matters to Discuss the Long-Term Economic Impact of the War in Iran, Geopolitics, Economic History, and His… Jul 2 • Larry Kotlikoff Sebastian Mallaby Returns to Discuss AI and his Latest Bestseller: The Infinity Machine. Jun 25 • Larry Kotlikoff