Season 6, Episode 13: Welcome back to a new episode of Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week, Dr. Chris Kuehl asks "What is responsible for what happens with ASA members"?

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 6, Episode 13 (9:04 in length), ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl discusses consumer impact.

• Recessions - why haven't we had one in a while?
• Are we recession proof?
• Why do we manage to avoid economic crisis that other countries experience?
• What does the consumer here in the United States do?
• How do we the consumer react to economic distress?
• Are retail sales on a high? Are the variables strong even with weak numbers?
• What KIND of consumer is the vastly growing? Why do ASA members need to know?
• Manufacturing, construction, & transportation sectors - are they threatened?
• What sector has a shortage of skills?
• Are people driving less? What is the oil data showing now??
• What is the average price per barrel right now?
• What is the bottom line?

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