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Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Mercatus Center at George Mason University
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Hosted by David Beckworth of the Mercatus Center, Macro Musings pulls back the curtain on the important macroeconomic issues of the past, present, and future.

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Richard Berner is the former director of the Office of Financial Research and was a counselor of the Treasury Secretary. In Richard's first appearance on the show, he discusses a career that included public service and Wall Street, the fragility of g... more

Aaron Klein is a senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution. Aaron returns to the show to discuss his paper with George Selgin calling for real time payments, the inequality caused by the Fed's current payment processes, the resul... more

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Per Åsberg Sommar is a senior advisor in the markets department at the Swedish central bank. In Per's first appearance on the show, he discusses his career as a central banker, the history of the Riksbank, evolutions in inflation targeting at the Rik... more

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David Beckworth and producer Sam Alburger dive into the last year of Macro Musings. They discuss David's foray into Substack, their favorite episodes of the year, the most popular episodes of 2025, David's push for NGDP targeting, this year's most ho... more

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Per Åsberg Sommar
Senior advisor in the markets department at the Riksbank
Riksbank
Episode: Per Åsberg Sommar on the State of the Riksbank and Operating Systems Around the World
Veronique de Rugy
Senior research fellow and expert on fiscal policy.
Mercatus Center
Episode: Veronique de Rugy on the Impending American Fiscal Crisis
Martha Gimbel
Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Budget Lab at Yale
The Budget Lab
Episode: Martha Gimbel on the Impact of AI and the Trade War on Labor Markets
Laurence Bristow
Former staff member at the Reserve Bank of Australia, involved in redesigning its Monetary Policy Implementation System.
Bank Policy Institute
Episode: Laurence Bristow on What the Fed can Learn from the Reserve Bank of Australia
Austin Campbell
Wall Street veteran and adjunct professor at New York University, Stern School of Business
Zero Knowledge Group
Episode: Austin Campbell on the Rise and Regulation of Dollar Backed Stablecoins
Mike Bird
Wall Street Editor for The Economist and author
The Economist
Episode: Mike Bird on the Land Trap and How the History of Housing Impacts the Global Economy
Lukasz Rachel
Former Bank of England economist and current researcher at University College of London
University College of London
Episode: Lukasz Rachel on Non-Ricardian Macroeconomic Policy and Its Implications for Inflation
Bryan Cutsinger
Monetary historian and economist
Florida Atlantic University
Episode: Bryan Cutsinger on the What the History of Growth Driven Deflation Can Teach us about a Potential AI Boom
Will Roberds
Economist emeritus of the research department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Episode: Will Roberds and Steve Quinn on the Original Central Bank: the Bank of Amsterdam

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David Beckworth
Host of the podcast and an expert in macroeconomic policy, with a focus on monetary policy and economic research.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 906 ratings
  • The best

    The consistently best economics podcast. Full length, highly knowledgeable, and they go into great detail on subjects that are hard to come by with pretty honest takes. Greatly appreciated.

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    5
    DB drooper
    United States6 months ago
  • Great

    Just came across this podcast in the past year. Really wish I’d known about it sooner. Intelligent and not overly political or dogmatic while covering topics not found elsewhere.

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    5
    cover the ears
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting podcast but

    Seems like a well produced podcast but one should know that mr. Koch sits on the board of the institution that produces this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    frhc4
    Germanya year ago
  • Liberal Tears

    The host can’t stop crying about libs losing the election and being exposed as unintelligent frauds.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Silian Rail
    United Statesa year ago
  • I never knew how much I didn’t know

    Want to know more about economics? This is the place: Outstanding guests with David as an astute and knowledgeable interviewer. I look forward to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mickbarn50
    United Statesa year ago

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Veronique de Rugy on the Impending American Fiscal Crisis
Q: When you have the two parties come at this problem, they'll at least say, yeah, it's a problem. But you usually hear two solutions, and I think they're inadequate, but I'm going to hear your response.
The progressives will say we need to tax the rich more, while the right will focus on cutting non-defense discretionary spending. However, neither approach is adequate to close the deficit. We need to actually reshape entitlement programs.
Martha Gimbel on the Impact of AI and the Trade War on Labor Markets
Q: How should policy respond to the looming disruptions from AI?
Policies must be flexible and able to adapt to the variety of outcomes AI could produce, rather than trying to predict specific job losses or gains. There need to be comprehensive programs that can assist in workers' transitions, especially for those in industries at risk.
Martha Gimbel on the Impact of AI and the Trade War on Labor Markets
Q: What are the implications of AI on the labor market as we see its rise?
AI's impact is still unfolding, and while it holds potential for productivity gains, the labor market will take time to adapt. Historically, technological changes do not affect labor markets immediately, and Gimbel mentions that currently, we are not seeing substantial disruption from AI within the workforce.
Lukasz Rachel on Non-Ricardian Macroeconomic Policy and Its Implications for Inflation
Q: What are your policy recommendations for the Federal Reserve and Congress with fiscal policy?
The recognition of monetary and fiscal policy interactions when non-Ricardian features are taken into account is crucial for better macroeconomic policy.
Tara Sinclair on Building a Synthetic FOMC Through AI
Q: Tell us about the Federal Forecasters Conference and how can people participate in it?
The Federal Forecasters Conference is held every 18 months, organized by the Federal Forecasters Consortium, and it's designed to bring together federal forecasters, practitioners, and academics to share knowledge and insights.

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Focused on macroeconomic themes, this podcast addresses crucial issues that shape the economic landscape, past, present, and future. With a range of expert guests, discussions revolve around topics such as monetary policy, the implications of new economic theories, and historical economic events. The format encourages in-depth exploration of each subject matter, providing insights that are accessible to both experts in economics and general listeners seeking to understand complex economic concepts. Remarkably, it combines high-level academic discussions with practical implications for policy and finance, making it unique in the field.

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1. Per Åsberg Sommar
2. Veronique de Rugy
3. Martha Gimbel
4. Laurence Bristow
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6. Mike Bird
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