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How would you explain economics to a child?

Award-winning author Howard Yaruss joins the Exchange. He's an economist, professor, attorney, businessman and activist. He currently teaches at New York University. He previously served as executive vice president and general counsel at the Radian group, one of the largest guarantors of debt in the world.

Howard discusses his award-winning book, “Understandable Economics: Because Understanding Our Economy is Easier Than You Think And More Important Than You Know.”

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Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
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