Inflation, Interest Rates & Small Business: What Happens Next?

About this episode

Elaine Parker discusses the impact of Washington's decisions on small businesses with Caroline Melear.

How do decisions made in Washington impact Main Street America? Elaine Parker sits down with Caroline Melear of the R Street Institute to break down the economic forces shaping the future of small businesses.

People in this episode

Host: Elaine Parker

Guest: Caroline Melear

Topics covered

• inflation
• interest rates
• small business
• economic forces
• Washington decisions

Keywords

• inflation
• interest rates
• small business
• economic impact
• Washington

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: R Street Institute

Places: Washington, Main Street America

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