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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
Economic Policy
Nominal GDP Targeting
Dollarization
Dollar Dominance
Argentina
Bitcoin
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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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

Sam Lyman is the head of research at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and formerly was a senior advisor and speechwriter for Treasury Secretary Bessent. In Sam's first appearance on the show, he discusses Secretary Bessent's secret skill, the competition... more

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Stephan Luck is a Financial Research Advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In Stephan's first appearance on the show, he discusses how the 2008 Great Financial Crisis shaped his career, how he and his coauthors leverage LLMs to comb throug... more

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Barry Eichengreen is well known author, economist, and economic historian from the University of California, Berkeley. In Barry's first appearance on the show he discusses a career in untangling the world's monetary history, the origins of his new bo... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
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
Nik Bhatia
Visiting fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute; author of Stable Coins as Statecraft
Bitcoin Policy Institute; Bitcoin Layer; USC Marshall School of Business
Episode: Nik Bhatia on Bitcoin and the Case for Using Stablecoins for Statecraft
Will Luther
Co-author on the Fed framework paper
(not publicly specified in transcript)
Episode: Bryan Cutsinger, Peter Ireland, and Will Luther on Lessons Learned from the Fed Framework Review
Peter Ireland
Co-author on the Fed framework paper
(not publicly specified in transcript)
Episode: Bryan Cutsinger, Peter Ireland, and Will Luther on Lessons Learned from the Fed Framework Review
Bryan Cutsinger
Co-author on the Fed framework paper
(not publicly specified in transcript)
Episode: Bryan Cutsinger, Peter Ireland, and Will Luther on Lessons Learned from the Fed Framework Review

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David Beckworth
Host of Macro Musings

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 937 ratings
  • Lyman Stone

    Great show

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    GMac1776
    United States4 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

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    5
    Nbtgm1
    Norway4 months ago
  • Horwitz - Monetary Disequilibrium

    Very informative and insightful. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FFSanchez
    United States4 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
    5
    DB drooper
    United Statesa year 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    cover the ears
    United Statesa year ago

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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.
Barry Eichengreen on the History of Global Currencies
Q: When did the dollar become the dominant reserve currency of the world?
The dollar emerged as a dominant reserve currency in two phases: first after World War I when the Fed and U.S. financial leadership provided dollar-denominated credit, and more decisively after World War II with Bretton Woods, when the dollar was established as the anchor currency due to America's economic size, liquidity, and institutions.
Stephan Luck on What History can Teach Us about Financial Stability
Q: What lessons from the German hyperinflation and the national banking era are relevant for today's stablecoin debate?
Luck draws parallels between private bank notes backed by government bonds and modern stablecoins, emphasizing the importance of collateral, liquidity, and the role of public backstops; however, he cautions against overgeneralizing from 19th-century systems to today's financial conglomerates.
Stephan Luck on What History can Teach Us about Financial Stability
Q: How does AI, specifically large language models, help construct these historical datasets and what does that enable policy-wise?
The guest describes using AI to extract and harmonize data from millions of newspaper articles and balance sheets, enabling large-scale, structured historical datasets that reveal patterns not visible in traditional records, informing more precise policy implications.
Stephan Luck on What History can Teach Us about Financial Stability
Q: Could you summarize how your approach using historical data changes our understanding of bank runs versus solvency as causes of crises?
Luck explains that historically, bank failures are tightly linked to deteriorating fundamentals and that runs are not the sole or dominant cause; many failures occurred despite runs, and healthy banks could endure runs, highlighting the primacy of capitalization and solvency.

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What is Macro Musings about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Macro Musings features deep-dive discussions on macroeconomics, monetary policy, and fiscal dynamics with leading economists, policymakers, and researchers. Episodes frequently explore central banking, inflation dynamics, financial regulation, and the global role of the dollar, often weaving historical context with current policy debates. Notable strengths include a consistently high-caliber guest lineup, rigorous analysis, and a focus on how macro theory translates into real-world policy. The show tends to attract listeners who want thoughtful, data-driven perspectives from experts across academia, policy, and finance, and it often serves as a bridge between academic macroeconomics and practical policymaking. Potential listeners who enjoy ... more

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