Obama's Top Economist Tackles Climate Change, Wage Stagnation
Episode Description
The benefits of the Obama Administration's climate change policies far outweigh the costs, says Jason Furman chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisors. More: http://knlg.net/1yK6B5y 📂 Public Policy
Brief Summary
Jason Furman discusses climate change policies, economic impacts, and the growth of renewable energy under the Obama administration.
Key points
- Climate Change Action Plan. The administration's plan focuses on reducing carbon emissions, adapting to climate change, and global cooperation.
- Economic Impact of Climate Policies. The discussion highlights the economic benefits of climate action versus the costs of inaction.
- Wage Stagnation Issues. Exploration of wage stagnation and its impact on the economy and families.
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Episode highlights
- Climate Change Action PlanThe administration's plan focuses on reducing carbon emissions, adapting to climate change, and global cooperation.“We've been working really hard since the president first announced that climate action plan.”0:35Oct 9, 2014
- Economic Impact of Climate PoliciesThe discussion highlights the economic benefits of climate action versus the costs of inaction.“The benefits are in the range of 50 to 90 billion dollars per year.”4:28Oct 9, 2014
- Wage Stagnation IssuesExploration of wage stagnation and its impact on the economy and families.“A lot of companies are having decent productivity gains, but those gains aren't flowing down to workers.”9:50Oct 9, 2014
Tension
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