Kentucky’s Economy Shows Strength Amid Rising Unemployment, Researchers Warn of Looming Economic Catastrophe in Russia

Simply Economics

New economic data reveals continued signs of strength in Kentucky's economy, despite rising unemployment. Meanwhile, researchers issue a stark warning about Russia's economic future. Plus, Kamala Harris proposes a plan to tackle inflation through price gouging regulations, and Bernie Sanders outlines a policy agenda more liberal than Harris'.
Sources:
https://kychamberbottomline.com/2024/08/20/new-economic-data-shows-continued-signs-of-strength-in-kentuckys-economy-despite-rising-unemployment/
https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/russias-economic-growth-is-masking-a-looming-economic-catastrophe-researchers-say/articleshow/112663417.cms
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kamala-harris-dnc-economic-plan-price-gouging-ban-inflation/
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/20/bernie-sanders-dnc-speech-harris-liberal.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) New economic data shows continued signs of strength in Kentucky’s economy, despite rising unemployment
(00:03:06) Russia's economic growth is masking a looming 'economic catastrophe,' researchers say
(00:06:03) Kamala Harris wants to ban price gouging to tackle inflation. Here's how economists rate her plan.
(00:08:47) Bernie Sanders outlines policy agenda more liberal than Harris' plan. That could help her