Jul 23, 2026 · 28 min · 12 segments
As a young reporter, Peter Coy jumped at an unexpected opening on the economics beat. He got the job and launched a long career explaining complicated economic trends as a writer for The Associated…
Peter CoyGuest
Scott WollaHost
The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the St. Louis Fed or the Federal Reserve System.
[gentle music] Welcome to Teach Economics from the St. Louis Fed, where we provide insights and perspectives that can energize economic education and transform student learning outcomes.
Peter has spent a long career at the intersection of journalism and economics, from Business Week to The New York Times, and many other places along the way.
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The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the St. Louis Fed or the Federal Reserve System.
[gentle music] Welcome to Teach Economics from the St. Louis Fed, where we provide insights and perspectives that can energize economic education and transform student learning outcomes.
Peter has spent a long career at the intersection of journalism and economics, from Business Week to The New York Times, and many other places along the way.