Read_862 - Full Steam Ahead: All Aboard Fiscal Dominance

Jan 14, 2025

What happens when interest rates can't tame inflation? Discover the challenges of excessive government debt and the intricate balance central banks must maintain. The discussion delves into fiscal dominance and its implication for the economy, alongside Bitcoin’s potential role amidst financial turbulence. Expect insights on government spending, structural deficits, and the importance of reform in fiscal policies. Plus, critique of education policies reveals a disconnect between degrees and workforce skills, all while navigating the evolving financial landscape.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Exploring Fiscal Dominance and Its Impact on Bitcoin

02:30 • 2min

Navigating Fiscal Dominance in U.S. Economy

04:36 • 40min

Navigating Fiscal Challenges and Debt Dynamics

44:15 • 24min

Cargo Cults and the Illusion of Education

01:08:13 • 2min

Economic Projections and Bitcoin's Role

01:10:32 • 14min

Navigating the Financial Landscape: Clarity and Innovation in Cryptocurrency

01:24:26 • 2min

What happens when the Fed's one tool for controlling inflation, stops working? The conditions in the market and in our political institutions is such that this may be where we find ourselves. If they lower interest rates, then inflation will run hot and new money will flood into the economy. But if they raise interest rates, then the massive govt debt and ongoing deficit will require trillions in new money just to keep it afloat. Inflation if you do, inflation if you don't.

Where we're going, you're gonna want to have some bitcoin in your wallet. Get ready for another fantastic piece from Lyn Alden and Sam Callahan... Full Steam Ahead!

Check out the original article Full Steam Ahead: All Aboard Fiscal Dominance by Lyn Alden (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr3sb2mj)

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