True True 1 1 1 10 True False False KAREN DYNAN Load More Podcast Karen Dynan on Regaining Lost Ground in Policy Influence There was a time when economic expertise ruled policy debates at virtually all levels of government. And while trade, taxation, and other important policies are still guided by economic analysis, economists increasingly feel sidelined by politics. In this podcast, Karen Dynan says economists need to engage with policymakers and the public at the level that they can understand if they want to be part of the policy conversation. KAREN DYNAN Political economy | June 2025 Reclaiming a Policy Role for Economists Acknowledging missteps, listening well, defending data, and avoiding jargon will help the profession engage KAREN DYNAN See Also Magazine Archives Country Focus Blogs
