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Jason Furman is a Harvard professor who served as a top economist for the Obama administration. More than just about anybody Derek spoke to last year, he nailed the rise in inflation. What did he see that others didn&#039;t? What&#039;s happening to inflation, the Great Resignation, labor shortages, and the Federal Reserve right now? And what will happen in 2022?
Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: Jason Furman
Producer: Devon Manze

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Derek Thompson is the host of the ‘Plain English’ podcast. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of several books, including ‘Hit Makers’ and the forthcoming ‘Abundance,’ coauthored with Ezra Klein. He lives in North Carolina, with his wife and daughter.

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