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Podcast: Facts vs Feelings with Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese
Episode: Talking About the Sahm Rule and Unemployment with Claudia Sahm (Ep. 61)
Description: The Sahm Rule is an indicator that detects recessions in real-time based on changes in the unemployment rate. This rule was proposed by Claudia Sahm, a former Federal Reserve economist and a leading expert on macroeconomic policy.Today, we learn about the Sahm Rule and more!In this episode, Ryan Detrick & Sonu Varghese speak with Claudia Sahm, Independent Macroeconomist Consultant, about the Sahm Rule, unemployment, and the current economic landscape. They explore the Sahm Rule as an indicator of recessions, the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, and insights from Claudia's time at the Federal...