Lindsay Alexandra Owens
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Lindsay Alexandra Owens is an American economic sociologist and the president and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative, a Washington, D.C.-based public policy think tank. She is known for her research and public commentary on economic recessions, consumer protection, market structures, and corporate profiteering as a driver of inflation.
Works by Lindsay Alexandra Owens
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2 episodes featuring Lindsay Alexandra Owens
Life Kit
Retailers use personal data to estimate what shoppers will pay
Personalized pricing can make everyday purchases less transparent, but shoppers can reduce the data signals retailers use.
Sep 29, 2026 · 23 min
Marketplace
Confidence falters as households confront a tougher economy
The episode connects weakening confidence, stalled hiring, and squeezed industries to a broader question about whether resilient spending can last.
Sep 29, 2026 · 26 min