What Makes for Good Economics Writing?

Economic policies affect people's lives, but the policies themselves can seem arcane. Writing about economics in an interesting, accessible, and compelling fashion contributes importantly to the public’s understanding. Catherine Rampell,

An episode of the EconoFact Chats podcast, hosted by EconoFact, titled "What Makes for Good Economics Writing?" was published on April 23, 2023 and runs 26 minutes.

April 23, 2023 ·26m · EconoFact Chats

Summary

Economic policies affect people's lives, but the policies themselves can seem arcane. Writing about economics in an interesting, accessible, and compelling fashion contributes importantly to the public’s understanding. Catherine Rampell, an award winning columnist for the Washington Post, shares her thoughts on how to convey key insights on economic issues in this episode of EconoFact Chats. Catherine is an opinion columnist at The Washington Post. She also appears on CNN, and PBS News Hour. Notable awards recognizing her work include the Online Journalism Award for Commentary, and the Weidenbaum Center Award for Evidence-based Journalism.

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