U.S. in Recession

Fed chairman says economic outlook "inherently uncertain"

The economy slowed sharply in the second quarter, and fears are growing that a second recession and higher unemployment are looming. What are the options to fix the economy?

Guests

• Ed Lotterman: Economics professor, Augsburg College. Former regional economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Writes Real World Economics column for St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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Resources

• Ed Lotterman's website
• Ed Lotterman's columns