How does the economy work?

People say it affects everything from how they vote to when they make big purchases or change jobs: “the economy.” But under that blanket term are so many other things, like the stock market, inf…

An episode of the On Track podcast, hosted by Louisville Public Media, titled "How does the economy work?" was published on July 8, 2025 and runs 27 minutes.

July 8, 2025 ·27m · On Track

Summary

People say it affects everything from how they vote to when they make big purchases or change jobs: “the economy.” But under that blanket term are so many other things, like the stock market, inflation, interest rates, consumer behavior, and they’re all interconnected. On this episode, we’re covering all the things you may have forgotten from your Economy 101 class and are now afraid to ask about, with Kentucky economic policy expert Jason Bailey.

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