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Dr. Rasmus is a professor at St. Mary’s College in California where he focuses on inequality and economic crises. Dr. Rasmus began his career in journalism and is the author of numerous books on the political economy such as "Central Bankers at the End of Their Rope," "The Scourge of Neoliberalism," and "Epic Recession."He has served as a negotiator, organizer, and president of multiple local unions. He is the host of the radio show "Alternative Visions"and has contributed to multiple magazines, such as World Financial Review, European Financial Review, and World Review of the Political Economy. Together we discussed the impact of public policy under Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, his prediction for trade policy under the Trump presidency, and a history of the modern political economy. We apologize in advance for the poor audio quality, as Andrew was sick during the time of recording.

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