How do we know the real effect of inflation on the buying power of individuals in the United States? Unless we change the way we analyze data and evaluate key economic indicators, we will not have an accurate picture of the health of our economy, according to Eugene Ludwig, a leader in finance and former comptroller of the currency. Ludwig is joined by two panelists on opposite sides of the political spectrum to consider what policies and strategies are required to right our economic outlook — especially as it evaluates the financial health of middle- and lower-income Americans.

This conversation was part of the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival.

Speakers:
David Leonhardt, Senior Writer, The New York Times

Sarah Bloom Raskin, Colin W. Brown Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law and Faculty Director, Global Financial Markets Center, Duke University Law School; Senior Fellow, Duke Center on Risk

Gene Ludwig, Chair, Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity; Founder and CEO, Promontory MortgagePath

Oren Cass, Executive Director, American Compass; Contributing Opinion Writer, Financial Times

Now in its 18th year, the Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. Among the key themes explored at this year’s festival are conversations around the concepts of Heat, Power, Connection, Trust, Money, and Beauty.

From June 25-July 1, 2022 more than 300 leaders and innovators gather in the Rocky Mountains to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the issues that shape our lives and challenge our times, spanning politics, business, science, the arts, education, and more. #AspenIdeas

For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org