President offers plan to build economy and reduce debt

Economist Art Rolnick offers perspective on the condition of the state and national economy, and the key measures needed to improve the short term and long term outlook.

Guests

• Art Rolnick: Senior fellow, University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Co-director of the Human Capital Research Collaborative at the University of Minnesota. Former senior vice president and director of research, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Member of Minnesota's Council of Economic Advisors.

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Resources

• about Art Rolnick
• listen to President Obama's speech about deficit