Creating a people-focused economy

Despite record highs in the stock market and low unemployment rates, many Americans are not feeling the benefits of the economy due to high costs for essentials like gas and housing.

Today on The 21st, we explore a report advocating for an economy focused on the average American, with insights from experts David Oxtoby of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Helene Gayle of Spelman College and the Commission on Reimagining Our Economy, and Kathy Cramer from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their work emphasizes the need for economic policies that ensure equitable growth and opportunities, addressing the divide between economic indicators and the reality of everyday Americans.

GUESTS:

David Oxtoby

President, American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Helene Gayle

Member, Commission on Reimagining Our Economy; President, Spelman College

Kathy Cramer

Cochair, Commission on Reimagining Our Economy; Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Wisconsin Madison