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The Economist Next Door

Paul Mueller
Tariffs
Artificial Intelligence
Protectionism
United States
Inflation
Free Trade
China Shock
Social Security
Economic Growth
Industrial Policy
Federal Reserve
Monetary Policy
Economic Freedom
Human Flourishing
Affordable Care Act
Semiconductors
Market Economics
Stadium Subsidies
Wealth
National Security

The Economist Next Door with host Paul Muller is AIER's newest podcast. It's a plain-spoken guide that makes complex ideas accessible to the "everyman" and "everywoman." No PhD required. In place of partisan spin, we're offering honest analysis and an optimistic spirit and translating academic concepts into clear conversations. Paul Mueller is a Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for... more

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Social Security is facing a serious financial crisis. By 2032, the program's trust fund is projected to be depleted, triggering automatic benefit reductions unless Congress acts. But the problem runs deeper than a looming funding shortfall. Social Se... more

Recessions are often explained as the inevitable result of excess: too much borrowing, too much speculation, too much optimism, or some hidden imbalance waiting to be corrected. But what if that story is wrong?

In this episode of The Economist Next... more

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant technology of the future—it is already reshaping how people work, learn, create, and solve problems.

In this episode of The Economist Next Door, Paul Mueller explores the practical and philosophical qu... more

Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of productivity, jobs, and economic growth. But the deeper question is a human one: Will AI help us become more fully human?

In this episode of The Economist Next Door, Dr. Paul Mueller brings tog... more

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Recent Guests

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Chief Economist at ExxonMobil
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Jacob Mueller
Brother of the host, runs Renjoy; investor and life entrepreneur
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Nick Roseveare
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Tanner Thetford
Engineer and operations lead at Climax Mine; pastor at First Baptist Church of Leadville
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Jacob Muller
Co-founder of Renjoy, realtor, investor in private equity and real estate
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Episode: Is AI a Threat to Human Flourishing?
Nick Rosavir
Software engineer and developer at Revenue Solutions; PhD in Electrical Engineering
Revenue Solutions
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Josh Herring
Educator; taught at Thales College; founder of Logre's Institute
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Brad Birzer
Professor of history, Hillsdale College
Hillsdale College
Episode: The Declaration's Most Radical—and Consequential—Idea
Richard Morrison
Senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute
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Episode: Economics Is for Everyone

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Paul Muller
Host of The Economist Next Door

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Right wing bias

    Don’t bother. I heard knee-jerk right-wing rhetoric, without serious analysis or solutions to real problems. Two stars for the little bit of information mixed in with the wingy buzzwords.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    tbusiahn
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Dominator :)

    I listen to Mr. Pino on The Editors podcast, and even though I suspect he’s one of the youngest contributors, he’s definitely the brightest and has the most convincing arguments. Probably because he comes to each episode he’s on with a ton of facts. (I think the young people say “receipts”).

    I wish I’d realized he had his own podcast earlier and hope he has them more often.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scottish Weed
    United Statesa year ago
  • Do Europeans Work Enough?

    Very interesting and educational. I plan to listen to more from Dominic Pino! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SMUVol
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always interesting

    Fascinating discussion on BLS union-membership data. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TTS_NM
    United Statesa year ago
  • I’m starting to get it😊

    Dominic (you old soul), thank you so much for helping me better

    understand the markets and —— how things work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liztootsully
    United States2 years ago

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Is the US Dollar Losing Its Dominance?
Q: How might technology, including cryptocurrencies and digital currencies, reshape the global monetary order in ways that could challenge the dollar?
Digital rails like stablecoins and central bank digital currencies can extend dollar usage through more efficient, 24/7 settlement while also enabling new tools and programmable features; the ultimate impact depends on regulatory frameworks and how market participants adopt these rails alongside traditional currencies.
Is the US Dollar Losing Its Dominance?
Q: What are the main drivers of de-dollarization on the margin, and which is most influential recently?
The most influential recent factor is the weaponization of finance through sanctions and exclusion from dollar payment systems, which incentivizes countries to seek alternatives and build regional or alternative rails, though the process is gradual and not an overnight shift.
Is the US Dollar Losing Its Dominance?
Q: Would you say the biggest export of the United States over the last century has been dollars, and how does that relate to deficits and global demand for dollar assets?
Yes, the dollar is effectively the biggest exported good in terms of settlement and finance; the demand for U.S. Treasuries reflects and reinforces the dollar's reserve currency status, enabling the United States to sustain larger deficits with relatively lower financing costs due to strong global appetite for dollar-denominated assets.
Introducing 'The Economist Next Door'
Q: Can you summarize the takeaways from a study or other things you've been reading recently?
We're in a major debate about trade, particularly the merits of free trade versus protectionism, complicated by the shift away from a rules-based international order and toward old-fashioned geopolitics.
Argentina, Social Security, and FedEx
Q: What were some of the things that Milei did?
Milei made drastic budget cuts, repealed rent and price controls, and focused on fiscal discipline.

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A plain-spoken economics and policy show that translates scholarly ideas into accessible conversations for a broad, engaged audience. Topics span AI and its impact on work and education, macro policy, energy markets, taxation, money and central banking, and structural issues like housing, debt, and fertility. Episodes mix practical examples with historical and philosophical context, aiming to illuminate how policy choices shape everyday life. A notable strength is bringing academic concepts to life through clear explanations, pragmatic case studies, and a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, making complex ideas approachable for non-experts while still offering depth for informed listeners.

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2. Jacob Mueller
3. Nick Roseveare
4. Tanner Thetford
5. Jacob Muller
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7. Josh Herring
8. Brad Birzer

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