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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 7 hours 35 minutes
Michael Strain on the Differing Economic Policies of Trump vs. Biden
Biden and Trump have distinctly differing visions for the future of the country, and these differences have major implications for the American and global economy.
Matt Yglesias on *One Billion Americans*: New Ideas to Revitalize the American Economy
Boosting population growth through increased immigration is one of many policies the US can adopt to bolster the economy and beat secular stagnation.
Shruti Rajagopalan on the Past, Present, and Future of the Indian Economy
When it comes to improving India’s economy, regulatory relief remains a key avenue for future progress.
Roberto Perli on Average Inflation Targeting and Improving the Fed’s Framework
Current forward guidance surrounding average inflation targeting has been vague, but it may be important for maintaining the Fed's policy flexibility.
Megan Greene and Eric Lonergan on Dual Interest Rates and the Prospects of Average Inflation Targeting
With dual interest rates, central banks have the firepower they need to effectively respond to macroeconomic crises.
Thorvald Grung Moe on the Life of Marriner Eccles and His Lasting Macroeconomic Legacy
Marriner Eccles held many pioneering views on government finance and monetary policy, and many of his ideas have relevance today.
Carolyn Sissoko on the Collateral Supply Effect and Other Concerns in the Money Market
The collateral supply channel has become very important part of the monetary policy transmission mechanism, and it deserves much heavier analysis.
Robin Harding on Abenomics and the ‘Japanification’ of Monetary Policy
With the accomplishments of Abenomics in the rear-view, the route forward for Japan remains uncertain.
George Selgin on Average Inflation Targeting and *The Menace of Fiscal QE*
Quantitative easing has taken on a new fiscal meaning over the past few years, and this development presents numerous new avenues for political imprudence.
BONUS: Employ America’s Webcast Panel on the Federal Reserve’s Updated Framework and Its Implications for Monetary Policy
The Fed recently announced its movement towards an average inflation target, but despite being a step in the right direction, it may cause problems for the central bank’s credibility.