Businomics Newsletter, April 2026: Recession a Big If
What’s New, April 2026
The labor shortage and AI kicked off my interview on the Transform Your Workplace podcast, hosted by Brandon Laws. We discussed AI and the economy in more detail, then turned to the short-term economic outlook.
I was interviewed about AI and the economy on the AI Advantage Podcast with Solomon Williams.
I was interviewed about the economic outlook (including tariffs and AI) by Carl Cox on the Measure Success Podcast.
I joined Pat Stone to discuss the economy and real estate in WFG’s Industry Perspective. Watch on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.
Check out more interviews on my YouTube playlist.
A sample chapter of The Flexible Stance is available for download.

My Articles on Forbes.com
AI And Work: You WILL Earn A Living, And You MAY Find Meaning
Uncertainty From Iran War’s Economic Risks: A Guide For Executives
Layoffs Closer To Drought Than Deluge: What 3 Sources Show About Jobs
My “AI and the Economy” articles on Forbes are listed here.
My “Leadership in Today’s Tight Labor Market” articles are listed here.
(If you’d like to read another of my Forbes articles but are locked out by their reading limit, drop me an email with the name of the article you’d like to see.)
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Helping business leaders make better decisions through a better understanding of the economy.
Sincerely,

Bill Conerly

