Season 3, Episode 21: Dr. Kuehl talks about the cost of money and how it is affecting ASA members.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 21 (7:39 in length), Dr. Kuehl answers a topic presented by multiple ASA members: A topic being discussed more and more by ASA members right now is the current cost of money and how that plays into expansion plans, capital investments and M&A short-term and into the future.    

• For what reasons is the cost of money being affected?       
• Why are the banks being more cautious?      
• Why is it called the “shadow economy?”       
• What are the non-bank players doing?      
• Why are they harder to find??      
• Does anyone know how to operate in this unfamiliar environment?      
• Where is the balance between exposure and meeting demands?     
• Are there indicators of a recovery?

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