Inflation feels like it's eating our paychecks alive, the price of everything is enough to make you wince, and finding good workers seems impossible.
If you're feeling frustrated and confused by the current economic climate , I've got a resource for you. I recently had a conversation with Diana Furchtgott-Roth, an economist, professor, and author, and wow – she cuts through the noise like a hot knife through butter. This isn't some armchair commentator – Diana has real-world policy experience as former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth, an economist and former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation, points to long-standing political gridlock making simple, effective solutions basically impossible. Think about it: We have some of the busiest ports in the world on our coasts. Yet, for years, restrictions have prevented trucks, trains, and ships from working efficiently and moving goods the way they should.
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