VoxTalks Economics S8 Ep52: A hundred lessons from history
Oct 17, 2025
Nathan Sussman and Rui Esteves, both affiliated with the Geneva Graduate Institute and organizers of the International Macroeconomic History Online Seminar Series, share insights from their series' remarkable growth. They discuss the significance of historical lessons in understanding modern economics, touching on pivotal topics like the Smoot-Hawley trade war and demographic shifts impacting inflation. The duo also highlights the lasting effectiveness of financial sanctions and the evolving roles of U.S. monetary policy, emphasizing the value of continuous learning through their webinars.
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How The Seminar Format Worked
- The IMHOS seminars gave 40-minute uninterrupted talks followed by an informal 15-minute chat for deeper engagement.
- Nathan and Rui highlighted the series' global reach, archived recordings, and role connecting a scattered economic-history community.
Online Access Expanded Reach
- The online format removed geographic limits and expanded audiences globally for both presenters and listeners.
- Rui emphasised archiving on YouTube so viewers can access seminars anytime, boosting long-term impact.
Shared Moderation Boosted Inclusivity
- The organisers rotate moderators to involve more scholars and introduce varied perspectives each session.
- This shared moderation increases inclusivity and creates lively academic interactions and debates.
