What Are the Signs of a Recession? with Wharton Finance Prof. Nikolai Roussanov - Ripple Effect

EPISODE OVERVIEW Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov weighs in on the possibility of a U.S. recession. This episode is part of a series on “The Economy & You.”

Topics and questions covered: 00:00 - Introductions 1:37 - Are we nearing a recession? 3:25 - Understanding causes of a recession 5:28 - Analyzing the yield curve 7:46 - Is the Fed influencing public perception? 10:37 - Takeaways from the 2008 economic crisis 14:50 - Predicting economic behavior 17:28 - How the Fed adjusts to changes in the economy

PODCAST OVERVIEW Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

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