What Makes for Good Economics Writing?

EconoFact Chats

Economic policies affect people's lives, but the policies themselves can seem arcane. Writing about economics in an interesting, accessible, and compelling fashion contributes importantly to the public’s understanding. Catherine Rampell, an award winning columnist for the Washington Post, shares her thoughts on how to convey key insights on economic issues in this episode of EconoFact Chats. Catherine is an opinion columnist at The Washington Post. She also appears on CNN, and PBS News Hour. Notable awards recognizing her work include the Online Journalism Award for Commentary, and the Weidenbaum Center Award for Evidence-based Journalism.