

Ep. 224: Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz on Macro Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms
Jul 12, 2024
Global Chief Economist Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Senior Economist Paul Swartz from BCG discuss macroeconomic risks, false alarms on recessions, AI's impact on growth, and the resilience of global trade. They advocate for eclectic approaches over complex models, challenging the inflation debate, and analyzing the longevity of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Background and Motivation for Writing a Book on Macroeconomics
01:32 • 9min
Navigating Recession Risks and Economic Recoveries
10:29 • 22min
Analyzing Inflation, Interest Rates, Debt, and Trade Dynamics
32:21 • 17min
Discussion on the Longevity of the US Dollar as a Reserve Currency
49:45 • 2min
Advice for Young Individuals Entering the Corporate World
51:21 • 2min
Discussion on Influential Books and Book Recommendations
53:11 • 5min