In this episode, economist Brian Balfour provides a brief check-in about the economy and explains all things concerning inflation, supply chains, and the trends we're seeing in the U.S. economy. Brian also offers his recommendations for students on how they can alleviate such problems in the broader, economic marketplace (hint: consider getting a part-time job).

Brian Balfour is Senior Vice President of Research for the John Locke Foundation, where he oversees the organization’s research and analysis on a variety of issues. He specializes in fiscal policy issues and is also the author of the e-book Economics in Action, which teaches the free-market principles of the ‘Austrian School’ of economics. He has helped Thales develop an economics curriculum and lesson plans.

We referenced the January 13 episode of the podcast, "The World and Everything In It," in today’s show; a link to a transcript of that episode may be found here: https://wng.org/podcasts/thursday-morning-news-january-13-2022-1642056593

Theme music is Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons, Spring (1st Movement)," recorded by John Harrison and the Wichita State University Chamber Players. The recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc7LVR_Lb_E