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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2023 · 38 MIN

Soft Landings Are Hard: How Has the US Economy Achieved the Impossible?

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Despite all the predictions of doom, the American economy has achieved a macro miracle. Inflation has been tamed without the insidious side-effects of higher unemployment or a recession. But how has the Fed pulled off a soft landing, and can we hope for the same in the UK? And in today’s Dumb Question of the Week: Why do economists always get it wrong? Selected links How did the US achieve a soft landing? - by Noah Smith ---Get in touch 📧 [email protected] 🎧 many-happy-returns.captivate.fm --- Join PensionCraft 🌐 Become a member at pensioncraft.com ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube ---Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes and is not financial advice. We do not provide recommendations or endorse any decision to buy, sell or hold any security. We cannot be held responsible for any actions listeners may take and investors are encouraged to seek independent financial advice. Copyright 2026 Many Happy Returns

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