Chicago Booth Review Podcast

Why a soft landing is so hard

Jan 3, 2024
The podcast discusses the challenges of achieving a soft landing for the US economy. It explores the importance of a conservative approach, the impact of inflation on central banking, and the challenges posed by immediate market reactions. It also analyzes the implications of US policy on international spillovers.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The Need for a Boring and Conservative Economy
04:40 • 2min
3
The Impact of Inflation on Central Banking
06:50 • 2min
4
The Challenge of Achieving a Soft Landing
08:40 • 5min
5
Analyzing the Implications of US Policy and International Spillovers
13:10 • 4min