Introduction

Julius Krein is the editor of the American Affairs journal, has contributed to numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Times Literary Supplement. He also has a background in private sector finance.

In our chat, we discussed the history of American economic development, the trends that led to growth and decline, how the current order serves consumption / speculative financialization, and how a productive economy based on domestic manufacturing is optimal. 

Follow him at:
https://twitter.com/JuliusKrein

Visit his American Affairs journal:
https://americanaffairsjournal.org/