

Barry Eichengreen on Fixing the Debt Problem, Dollar Demise and Tech Impacts
Sep 22, 2023
Barry Eichengreen, Professor of Economics, discusses the rise of global debt, the differences between academic and policy conferences, the currency debate in emerging markets, strategies for reducing debt, the challenges of debt restructurings, and the potential impact of AI on productivity growth.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Differences Between Jackson Hole and Academic Conferences
04:14 • 3min
Currency Debate in Emerging Markets: Dominance of Dollar Denominated Debt
07:32 • 3min
Reducing Debt: Strategies and Challenges
10:49 • 18min
Debt Restructurings and China's Role
28:26 • 8min
The AI Revolution and Its Potential Impact on Productivity Growth
36:40 • 3min