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171 - What Causes Bubbles? with Edward Chancellor - "The Price of Time"

May 15, 2023
Edward Chancellor, a financial historian and journalist known for his insightful works on financial speculation, dives deep into the fascinating world of money and interest. He explores how low interest rates fuel speculative bubbles and discusses the societal impacts of debt and inflation. Chancellor connects historical events with modern challenges like central bank digital currencies, emphasizing the emotional narratives behind financial systems. The conversation also critiques current banking practices and highlights the potential risks of the 'everything bubble' in today’s economy.
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Quick takeaways

  • Inflation acts as a modern-day debt jubilee eroding debt value over time.
  • Low interest rates influence speculative behaviors and everything bubble in markets.

Deep dives

Unnatural Interest Rates and Inflation as a Debt Jubilee

The podcast delves into the concept of interest rates and how maintaining low interest rates can lead to an unnatural environment. It highlights the idea that inflation can act as a modern-day debt jubilee, eroding the real value of debt over time.

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