

Ep 73 Interview: Jeff Tucker on Weimar Inflation
Aug 10, 2024
Jeff Tucker, an economic expert associated with the Brownstone Institute, dives into the intricacies of Weimar inflation and contemporary economic parallels. He discusses the historical chaos of the Weimar Republic and its impact on democracy. Tucker draws comparisons between wartime economies of WWI and COVID-19, exploring government spending and policies. He also critiques current inflation metrics, revealing discrepancies in reported data versus real costs, especially in housing and healthcare. The insights challenge traditional economic narratives and encourage a deeper understanding of inflation.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
War, Debt, and Democracy: The Post-WWI Economic Shift
03:52 • 8min
Lockdowns and Economic Paradoxes
11:24 • 7min
Comparing Wartime Economies: Insights from WWI and COVID-19
18:17 • 4min
Rethinking Post-War Economic Narratives and GDP Calculations
22:44 • 5min
Decoding Post-Pandemic Inflation
27:20 • 18min