Economics is often referred to as the dismal science, and since the start of the pandemic it’s been more dismal than usual.

But economic analyst Hank Fishkind says a handful of new financial reports and developments are giving Central Floridians reason for optimism as we head into 2022.

Fishkind tells WMFE’s Nicole Darden Creston that the good news starts with the October jobs report and what it reflects for our tourism-based economy.

Click the Play Audio button to hear their conversation.