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Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Mercatus Center at George Mason University
Federal Reserve
Monetary Policy
Inflation
Fiscal Policy
Interest Rates
Stablecoins
Labor Market
Macroeconomic Policy
Quantitative Easing
Dollar Dominance
Economic Policy
Nominal GDP Targeting
Bitcoin
Dollarization
Argentina
Genius Act
Macroeconomics
Tariffs
Financial Stability
U.S. Dollar

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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Bill Nelson is chief research officer and chief economist at the Bank Policy Institute and a former deputy director of the Division of Monetary Affairs at the Federal Reserve Board. In Bill's 11th appearance on the show, he discusses how central bank... more

Gianluca Benigno is a professor of economics at the University of Lausanne. Previously, he was a senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and an economist at the Bank of England. Gianluca returns to the program to discuss financial r-... more

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Barry Eichengreen is a is well known author, economist, and economic historian from the University of California, Berkeley. Paul Blustein is a former Washington Post and Wall Street Journal journalist who has authored several acclaimed books on globa... more

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David Wessel is a senior fellow in economic studies at Brookings and is the director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy. In David's first appearance on the show, he discusses stories of the Greenspan Fed, what is was like in Europe ... more

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Gianluca Benigno
Professor of economics at the University of Lausanne; former NY Fed economist; former Bank of England economist
University of Lausanne
Episode: Gianluca Benigno on Central Bank Balance Sheets, Stablecoins, and Nonlinear Inflation
Paul Blustein
Author, Keen Dollar
Journalist and author on international finance
Episode: Barry Eichengreen, Paul Blustein, and Brendan Greeley on Dollar Dominance
David Wessel
Senior fellow in economic studies at Brookings; director of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Brookings Institution
Episode: David Wessel on the Fed's Current Inflection Point
Sam Lyman
Head of Research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute
Bitcoin Policy Institute
Episode: Sam Lyman on the Digital Payments Race Between the US and China
Stephan Luck
Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York Federal Reserve
Episode: Stephan Luck on What History can Teach Us about Financial Stability
Barry Eichengreen
Economist and economic historian, UC Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Barry Eichengreen on the History of Global Currencies
Chris Odinet
Faculty at Texas A&M University Law School
Texas A&M University
Episode: Yesha Yadav, Chris Odinet, and Andrea Tosato on the Moneyness of Stablecoins
Yesha Yadav
Legal scholar and economist, author on moneyness of stablecoins
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Episode: Yesha Yadav, Chris Odinet, and Andrea Tosato on the Moneyness of Stablecoins
Andrea Tosato
Professor of law, private/commercial law expert
SMU Dedman School of Law
Episode: Yesha Yadav, Chris Odinet, and Andrea Tosato on the Moneyness of Stablecoins

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David Beckworth
Host of the show; economist affiliated with the Mercatus Center

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 939 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Amazing podcast! I learn a lot every week.

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    5
    Time223344
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lyman Stone

    Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMac1776
    United States5 months ago
  • Thorvald

    Best Central Bank show out there. David has the right people on for in-depth discussion on contemporary central bank policy issues. If your are into ongoing discussion of monetary and fiscal policy, this is your station

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nbtgm1
    Norway5 months ago
  • Horwitz - Monetary Disequilibrium

    Very informative and insightful. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FFSanchez
    United States5 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    DB drooper
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show's rigorous, well-researched macro discussions and strong guest lineup.
Some reviews call for more accessible entry points for non-experts, indicating audience could benefit from structured explainers.
Many appreciate clear, thorough explanations that make complex topics accessible.
Guest diversity and historical context are frequently highlighted as strong points.
Positive sentiment around production quality and credible guests.
Floating criticism notes occasional perceived pro-mederal perspectives but generally high regard for depth and quality.
Overall, audience values depth, range of perspectives, and practical insights for policy and markets.
Guests are seen as highly credible and topic-rich, contributing to strong reputation.
Listeners often donate, underscoring appreciation for public policy-focused content.
A few criticisms distrust editorial stance in politics, but these are in minority.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Gianluca Benigno on Central Bank Balance Sheets, Stablecoins, and Nonlinear Inflation
Q: Do stablecoins create new money or debt, or do they relocate existing safe assets across balance sheets?
The key takeaway is that stablecoins are more about moving safe assets between balance sheets rather than creating new money or public debt; they mainly redistribute seniorage and influence reserve demand via regulatory structures, with distributional consequences in the US under Genius Act.
Gianluca Benigno on Central Bank Balance Sheets, Stablecoins, and Nonlinear Inflation
Q: What motivated you to write Stablecoin 101 and apply a T-account perspective across regulatory regimes?
The work aims to establish a basic, ground-up understanding of how stablecoins operate within different regulatory structures, focusing on how backing and transmission mechanisms vary by regime and how that shapes reserve demand and the broader monetary system.
Sam Lyman on the Digital Payments Race Between the US and China
Q: Where does the Clarity Act stand and why does it matter for the crypto ecosystem?
Sam explains that passing the Clarity Act would signal formal US acceptance and endorsement of Bitcoin as a form of savings/money, set a regulatory clarity that could spur further adoption and innovation, and potentially attract more global capital into crypto businesses.
Sam Lyman on the Digital Payments Race Between the US and China
Q: Let's begin though with your work at Treasury. Tell us what it was like to work there and what did you do?
Sam describes Treasury as a dynamic environment with important policy writing work on digital assets, including speeches related to digital asset strategy and stablecoins, and notes the strong leadership of Secretary Bessent.
Barry Eichengreen on the History of Global Currencies
Q: What could threaten dollar dominance, and are there credible alternatives on the horizon?
Internal US factors such as fiscal discipline and debt levels are the primary threats, but there are potential competitors like the euro and the renminbi; however, structural and policy constraints in Europe and China—such as market liquidity, policy alignment, and institutions—limit their ability to replace the dollar in the near term.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macro Musings

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Focused on macroeconomics, monetary policy, and financial regulation, the show features deep dives with leading economists, central bank historians, and policy researchers. Topics span central bank balance sheets, digital currencies, policy frameworks, and the intersection of finance with public policy. Episodes are notable for high-caliber guests, rigorous analysis, and historical context that helps listeners understand current policy debates and future risks. The program often blends theoretical framing with practical implications for investors, policymakers, and professionals seeking to stay ahead of macro trends. Noteworthy strengths include a strong reputation for rigorous, research-driven discussion and access to a wide network of exp... more

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