Money & Macro Talks
By Money & Macro Talks
Money & Macro TalksJan 05, 2023
Armenia’s Radical New Monetary Policy Approach | Governor Martin Galstyan & Armen Nurbekyan
I talked to Armenia's central bank governors Martin Galstyan & Armen Nurbekyan about (1) how the history of central banking in Armenia led to them adopting a systematic approach to monetary policy, (2) how this then led them to adopt this new scenario based approach, (3) how that differs from what other central banks do, and (3) finally what scenarios the governors are now considering for the future of Armenias economy, an economy that could potentially be one of the most turbulent in the world with its reliance on geopolitical rivals Europe and Russia, while also being faced with armed conflict with its neighbor Azerbaijan, which is being supported by its other neighbor Turkey.
Was MMT Wrong About Inflation? | Stephanie Kelton (The Deficit Myth)
I talked to professor Stephanie Kelton about whether or not Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is still relevant today; how well her book the Deficit Myth is holding up, what caused the inflation spike, whether central banks are the ones driving inflation down, what the role of the government should be in controlling inflation, and how MMT applies to non-reserve currency countries like the UK.
How the Financial Times Became so Successful | John Ridding (CEO)
I talked to FT CEO John Ridding about how the FT transitioned from a British oriented physical newspaper to a globally oriented digital one. We also discuss who reads the FT, what it's business model is, the role of A.I. in journalism, and how the FT strives to combine quality journalism with a viable business.
Why we Need a Digital Euro | Evelien Witlox (ECB)
In this episode I talked to Evelien Witlox, who is the Digital Euro program director at the European Central bank, about why we need a digital Euro. How will it work? How will it impact the financial system? We also discussed concerns around privacy, programmable money, and the continued availability of cash.
The Offshore Global Dollar System | ft. Jeff Snider
In this episode I’m interviewing Jeff Snider, host of the Eurodollar University podcast, about the importance of the Eurodollar market and true monetary principles.
The Global Everything Crisis | ft. Patrick Boyle
In this episode I talk with Patrick Boyle about the multiple crises in the financial sector; i.e. in the emergent markets, crypto and stockmarket.
Designing A Crypte Reserve Currency | ft. Nevin Freeman
In this episode I talk with Nevin Freeman about the potential of cryptocurrencies as reserve currencies.
Decentralized Stablecoins | ft. Rick Pardoe (Liquity)
In this episode I talk with Rick Pardoe about Liquity, a Stablecoin project in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
Inflation | ft. Unlearning Economics
In this episode I talk with researcher and Youtuber Unlearning Economics about inflation.
Macroeconomics For Investors | ft. The Plain Bagel
In this episode I talk with Richard from The Plain Bagel about the importance of macroeconomics for investors.
Independent Financial Journalism | ft. Izabelle Kaminska
In this episode I talk to Izabelle Kaminska, former Financial Times editor, about independent journalism.
Resilience in Economics | ft. Prof. Markus Brunnermeier
In this episode I talk with professor Markus Brunnermeier (Princeton University) about his latest book "The Resilient Society".
Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) Is Misunderstood | ft. Warren Mosler
In this episode I have a long conversation with Warren Mosler. Warren is an American economist and hedge fund manager, and he is known as the founding father of Modern Monetary Theory or MMT, an increasingly popular but controversial theory on money, currency, and unemployment.
The Global Debt Mountain | ft. Prof. Dirk Bezemer
In this episode I talk with professor Dirk Bezemer (University of Groningen) about the global debt mountain.
The IMF Controversy | ft. Econoboi
In this livestream, I talked to YouTube streamer Econoboi about his recent debate with popular streamer Vaush about the controversial role of the IMF in global development.