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Money & Macro Talks

Money & Macro Talks
Immigration
United States
China
Government Debt
Profit Paradox
Inequality
Demographics
Stock Market
Gun Violence
Europe
Neo-Royalism
Populism
Venture Capital In Europe
Kenya
Digital Technology
Crime
Gulf Economies
Austerity
Wealth Tax
Minimum Wage

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

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

Publications mentioned by Oscar below:

www.ecb.europa.eu/press/blog/date/2026/html/ecb.blog20260603~3015f38292.en.html

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This is the first part of our interview with prof. Keen, where we talk about the economic consequences of the Iran war and what to expect after the reopening of the strait of Hormuz.

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For decades, productivity and wages grew together. Then they didn't. Since the 1970s, workers across the developed world have become significantly more productive, yet their wages have largely stagnated. Where did the gains go, and what can policy ac... more

Are governments finally hitting their debt limits? In this interview, Professor Dirk discusses the role of bond markets and central banks on government borrowing

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Recent Guests

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)
Steffen Hertog
Professor in comparative politics in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE)
London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE)
Episode: How are Gulf economies holding up? prof. Steffen Hertog
Jasper van Dijk
Research Lead at the Institute for Public Economics
Institute for Public Economics
Episode: There is NO Venture Capital shortage in Europe | Jasper H. van Dijk
Alan Manning
Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Episode: How firms lobby for low-skilled immigration. Prof. Alan Manning

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Alejandro
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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.
Why governments can borrow more than they think. Prof. Bezemer
Q: Why can governments borrow more than they think?
Because governments are not business entities; they can roll over debt and, crucially, can issue money or back bonds with central bank support, making debt acceptable to investors and reducing liquidity constraints.
Are we already in a new World War? prof. Paul Poast
Q: So what do you think is the likely trajectory for this conflict going forward?
He argues that the endgame depends on whether major powers can avoid escalation while maintaining strategic competition, with possibilities ranging from persistent stasis to gradual de-escalation or, in a worst-case scenario, renewed escalation especially if Taiwan becomes a flashpoint.
Are we already in a new World War? prof. Paul Poast
Q: Can you maybe clarify that position for us?
Poast explains that the 2023 and 2024 increases in global conflict levels, while not yet fully interconnected, created the conditions for what could be considered a world war when two major conflicts on different continents become linked by major powers and external support.
Will western governments soon hit their debt limits? Prof. John Cochrane
Q: Is there a meaningful role for private banks in inflation, or is the state's debt dynamic the dominant factor?
Private bank money creation is not the central inflation driver in this view; the crucial factor is the government's commitment to paying back debt and the public's belief in that commitment. Banks matter for credit, but inflation hinges more on fiscal and monetary policy and institutional credibility.

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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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