Taxes and Recession, Five Longings, Death Anxiety

Taxes and Recession (14:23) Jay Zagorsky, Ph.D. is an Economist and Research Scientist at The Ohio State University.  His research is focused on understanding the causes and consequences of poverty and wealth. He has published in a range of different disciplines including economics, sociology, demography, and health.  Although the Economy might seem unpredictable to the average joe, economists dedicate their lives to figuring out the science of the wealth and resources of a country.  Jay Zagorsky, Ph.D.  explains the science of predicting recessions and how to prepare for a downturn and the impact of tax policy on the little guy. Makena Bauss - Legalize Lemonade Stands (41:53) Lawmakers in Utah have legalized lemonade stands, letting minors run small, temporary businesses without a license. Such a law shouldn’t be necessary, but every so often overzealous government officials bring the weight of the regulatory state down on children trying to raise a few bucks. Producer Makena Ba...