Laughing Matters

Episode 23: An economist, his wife and 4 kids walk into a bank: Luke Tilley, Wilmington Trust

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You might groan when you hear you’re about to listen to an economics presentation, but Chief Economist Luke Tilley of Wilmington Trust explains how working at the Philadelphia Fed and a premier financial institution has shown him that his peers may be funnier than you think. Luke shares how humor plays a surprising role in his day-to-day and discusses: 

  • Why humor is so effective, disarming and humanizing when giving economics presentations. 
  • Keeping it level-headed when the economy can sometimes feel impossible to predict. 
  • Striking the right balance between a demanding profession and an equally demanding home life (hint: swim, bike and run)