Listen "From Boom To Bust: Lessons From The 1920s"
Episode Synopsis
This week on “Know More. Risk Better.” brings together host Zachary Griffiths along with Barry Eichengreen and Cedric Chehab for a deep dive into the parallels and differences between the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and today’s global financial landscape. The panel explores historical market booms, the impact of new technologies, fiscal dominance, and political polarization, drawing comparisons with current risks and central bank responses.
Barry and Cedric discuss the structural constraints of the gold standard, lessons from banking crises, and the evolving role of non-bank financial systems. They analyze deflation risks, the future of the US dollar, and the rise of gold in central banks’ portfolios, highlighting ongoing challenges for policymakers and investors. This insightful discussion provides valuable context for professionals and market participants seeking to understand macroeconomic trends, global finance, and risk management in today’s interconnected world.
Barry and Cedric discuss the structural constraints of the gold standard, lessons from banking crises, and the evolving role of non-bank financial systems. They analyze deflation risks, the future of the US dollar, and the rise of gold in central banks’ portfolios, highlighting ongoing challenges for policymakers and investors. This insightful discussion provides valuable context for professionals and market participants seeking to understand macroeconomic trends, global finance, and risk management in today’s interconnected world.
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