In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work

Explore how financial markets truly operate beyond traditional economic theories in this lecture featuring financial educator and author Kyla Scanlon in conversation with Wall Street Journal economics reporter Rachel Wolfe. Discover how the economy functions as a narrative construct rather than merely a collection of numbers, examining the hidden forces that shape financial markets and challenge conventional economic assumptions. Learn how public perception influences both policy decisions and economic prosperity while debunking widespread financial myths. Gain fresh perspectives on reimagining economic systems to promote more inclusive growth and understand the gap between how money and markets actually function versus how they could be restructured to benefit broader populations. Delve into the intersection of storytelling, psychology, and economics to comprehend the real mechanisms driving financial systems in today's complex economic landscape.