Rob Kaplan returns to Intersections for a wide-ranging discussion on the forces shaping America’s economic future. Drawing on his experience as Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, former President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, and Harvard Business School professor, Kaplan explores workforce shortages, immigration policy, AI adoption, inflation, federal debt, leadership, and the growing divide between high- and low-income Americans.
The conversation also highlights why Dallas continues to thrive, the importance of local leadership, and how business leaders can help address challenges like education, poverty, and workforce development. Kaplan offers a pragmatic look at the opportunities and risks facing the U.S. economy while emphasizing the need for growth, productivity, and collaboration.
In This Episode
05:03 Dallas’ Growth, Challenges & Economic Future
08:10 The Biggest Economic Changes of the Last Year
12:00 Leadership, Trust & Solving Problems Locally
18:02 Goldman Sachs, Dallas Growth & Interstate Competition
29:40 Immigration, Labor Shortages & Workforce Growth
31:49 America’s Debt Crisis & Fiscal Reality
39:00 AI, Productivity & The Future of Work
43:40 Entrepreneurship, Consolidation & Competitive Advantage
47:03 The K-Shaped Economy & Income Inequality
51:00 Inflation, Interest Rates & The Federal Reserve
57:30 What Comes Next for the U.S. Economy
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