Economics in Politics: Buzzwords

As the 2024 election season heats up, politicians are throwing around familiar economic buzzwords like “inflation,” “price gouging,” and “economic growth.” Behind these seemingly simple phrases lies a web of complex, interconnected issues that are often glossed over in campaign speeches. In this episode of the Expanding Economics Podcast, hosts Sasha and Zoya dive into the languages of the 2024 campaigns, exposing the true meaning—and potential misuse—of the economic buzzwords that dominate election debates.

We break down what these popular phrases mean in economics, peeling back the layers of political rhetoric to reveal how they’re often oversimplified, misrepresented, or manipulated for political gain. They explore the real-world implications of this “jargon” and how such language can shape public opinion, affect voter behavior, and even obscure critical economic issues that need more than catchphrases to solve.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the economic language used by politicians is honest or just a tool to manipulate public perception, this episode is for you. Join Sasha and Zoya as they analyze the political power of buzzwords and what these words really mean.

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