Pavlina R. Tcherneva

Pavlina R. Tcherneva, an Associate Professor of Economics at Bard College and author of "The Case for a Job Guarantee," discusses the stark reality of rising unemployment rates. She advocates for a government guarantee of jobs, exploring the societal and economic benefits this approach could bring. Tcherneva critiques traditional employment metrics and emphasizes the need for a more proactive stance on job creation. She also highlights the psychological advantages of guaranteed employment and how it could stabilize the economy amid crises, such as the pandemic.