Karen Dynan on Regaining Lost Ground in Policy InfluenceThere was a time when economic expertise ruled policy debates at virtually all levels of government. And while trade, taxation, and other important policies are still guided by economic analysis, economists increasingly feel sidelined by politics. In this podcast, Karen Dynan says economists need to engage with policymakers and the public at the level that they can understand if they want to be part of the policy conversation.KAREN DYNANPolitical economy | June 2025Reclaiming a Policy Role for EconomistsAcknowledging missteps, listening well, defending data, and avoiding jargon will help the profession engageKAREN DYNANSee AlsoMagazine ArchivesCountry FocusBlogs
