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Money & Macro Talks
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Interviews with leading (macro) economists, social scientists and financial professionals to uncover the nuanced facts shaping our global economy.

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Is inequality harmful, or should economist focus more on absolute poverty? In this interview, prof. Morten Nyborg presents inequality as an externality and discusses the different policy tools to reduce it.

In this episode, I sat down with Professor Keen to ask him about his views on inflation, public debt, and how governments should respond to global shocks.

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Wealth taxes are the key policy proposal to prevent wealth from concentrating at the top, and they're now being discussed in both the US and the UK. In this episode, we dig into the recent Norwegian experience with wealth taxation. How big was the re... more

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ECB Director general economics on how Europe's economies are responding to the Hormuz energy shock.

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Ole-Andreas Elvig
Associate professor at University of Bergen
University of Bergen
Episode: Is the wealth tax actually working for Norway | Prof. Ole-Andreas Næss
Oscar Arse
Director General of Economics, European Central Bank
European Central Bank
Episode: How are Europe's economies holding up? Dr. Oscar Arse (ECB)
Steve Keen
Professor of economics who discusses the macroeconomic implications of energy and commodity constraints
Episode: What´s next after the reopening of Hormuz? Prof. Steve Keen
Arin Dube
Professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
Episode: Why firms actually underpay their workers? Prof. Arin Dube
Dirk Bezemer
Professor at University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Episode: Why governments can borrow more than they think. Prof. Bezemer
Paul Poast
Professor of International Relations
University of Chicago
Episode: Are we already in a new World War? prof. Paul Poast
John Cochrane
Professor, Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Episode: Will western governments soon hit their debt limits? Prof. John Cochrane
Wojciech Kopczuk
Professor of economics at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: What happens when you tax the rich? Prof. Wojciech Kopczuk
Dr. Cahal Moran
Economist and author of Unlearning Economics
Unlearning Economics
Episode: Why we are getting poorer | Dr. Cahal Moran (Unlearning Economics)

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Is the wealth tax actually working for Norway | Prof. Ole-Andreas Næss
Q: What happened with the 2022 reform and the exit of wealthy individuals from Norway?
There was a notable exodus of wealthy individuals moving abroad to avoid higher taxes on unrealized gains, which highlighted a loophole—later closed by policy changes to tax unrealized gains even if the assets are held abroad.
Is the wealth tax actually working for Norway | Prof. Ole-Andreas Næss
Q: How does the wealth tax actually operate in terms of which assets are taxed and how they are valued?
Assets are valued using a mix of market values for easily priced items, book values for unlisted assets, and a discount on housing values so only a portion of the value is taxed, with the aim of targeting wealth without overburdening homeowners.
How are Europe's economies holding up? Dr. Oscar Arse (ECB)
Q: How does the ECB view inflation prospects given these shocks, and what is the balance between inflation risks and growth risks right now?
Inflation is expected to stay higher than normal for a period, with a convergence back toward the 2% target over the medium term. The ECB relies on its baseline scenario but remains attentive to non-linear risks if energy disruptions persist or buffers run down. The policy response hinges on price stability as the primary mandate, with activity and employment shaping the transmission of monetary policy across markets.
How are Europe's economies holding up? Dr. Oscar Arse (ECB)
Q: Oscar, welcome to Money Macro Talks. Can you enlighten us? How are the European economies holding up through the current energy price shock?
The European economy is suffering from a significant negative energy shock, with growth slowing and uncertainty high, but the baseline still projects positive growth in the next quarter. The shock is broadly distributed, though some economies—particularly in the south—are weathering it relatively well due to factors like energy diversification and immigration. The manufacturing sector has fared better than the services sector, and energy price dynamics have been mitigated by a higher renewables share and continued nuclear output in places like France.
Why governments can borrow more than they think. Prof. Bezemer
Q: What could governments do differently in situations like the UK's mini-budget episode?
Communicate clearly, avoid unfunded plans, and ensure central bank backing or close coordination to reassure markets that debt will be funded and bonds will be supported if needed.

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This show features conversations with leading macroeconomists, political scientists, and financial experts to unpack the forces shaping global economies and policy. Across episodes, listeners encounter rigorous discussions on debt dynamics, inflation, tax design, immigration, inequality, and demographic trends, paired with country-by-country analyses and data-driven perspectives. Notable are the constant attempts to connect theory with real-world policy trade-offs—such as how fiscal frameworks interact with trust in government debt, or how immigration and aging populations will influence growth, productivity, and public finances. The format often blends empirical research, historical context, and forward-looking scenarios, making it a valua... more

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