In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen HIGHLIGHTS: Kenneth Rogoff
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Apr 25, 2025 Kenneth Rogoff, a renowned economist and co-author of "This Time Is Different," delves into the challenges facing the global economy amidst rising tariffs and geopolitical tensions. He analyzes Trump's tariff policies and their effects on the US dollar's future. Rogoff discusses inflation's potential resurgence and shares his chess-player's view on trade negotiations. Additionally, he offers contrarian insights into China's growth and the impact of AI on economic dynamics, making for a captivating conversation about our financial landscape.
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Global Economy Faces 1970s-like Chaos
- The global economy is facing chaos due to restructuring of globalization and geopolitical tensions.
- Kenneth Rogoff compares current times to the 1970s and Trump's policies to Nixon's.
Inflation Is Political Economy Issue
- Inflation was seen as controlled due to central bank policies and globalization.
- Rogoff warns it has never been dead, only in remission, and political economy influences inflation heavily.
Preserve Central Bank Independence
- Maintain central bank independence to control inflation effectively.
- Undermining this independence risks recurring inflation and economic instability.
