Dr. Greber is director of the Center for Business Research and Economic Development in the College of Business and Economics. He is an economist with decades of public policy and corporate executive experience.
Brian Greber, Ph.D.
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Simply put, there are two ways the government can influence the level of economic activity: adjust how much money is available to spend and adjust who spends the money. In this podcast, Greber discusses simple approaches to thinking through how money and products flow in our economy, how government entities can influence the economy, and why there is often debate over the appropriate levers to pull in an economic crisis. The listener will come away with a clear understanding of where the money goes in our economy, the misconceptions around the role of corporate institutions, and the trade-offs that are inherent in government policy. Greber concludes with an overview of the 2007 economic crisis and the approach the government has taken to deal with its consequences.
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