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Professor Kotlikoff sits down with guest Peter Coy, whose prolific career in journalism has solidified his position as a leading voice in the articulation of complex economic issues to the public. With a rich background that spans from covering the history of the periodic table to providing in-depth analyses on the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Coy brings not only a wealth of knowledge but also a unique ability to make dense topics accessible and engaging.

His authority springs from decades of experience, interviews with eminent economists like Milton Friedman, and his tenure as an economics editor.

Topics Covered:

• Commercial Real Estate and Banking Solvency.
• Challenges of Modern Macroeconomics.
• Geo-economic Shifts and the Future.
• Journalism and Economics.

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 Peter's diverse career path from history major to columnist.
• 05:12 Harvard's lessons still relevant; writing for NYT.
• 10:38 Peter interviews multiple economists for insightful articles.
• 14:30 Public writing, newspapers still essential.
• 19:53 Generations' approach to climate change and policies.
• 24:33 Real estate troubles may lead to bank failures.
• 26:01 Trillion-dollar overnight withdrawal sparks fears of inflation.
• 31:17 Banks loosen commercial real estate loan standards.
• 33:06 Study suggests banks may be bankrupt soon.
• 38:58 Chinese economists see slower growth, but positive.
• 41:44 Western Europe, Japan, Russia, China, India challenges.

You can anticipate a rich discussion, sharpening your understanding of the current economic landscape, unveiling the behind-the-scenes challenges of economic journalism, and broadening your perspective on the global economy.

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Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.

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