

#64 John T Harvey: Exchange Rate Theory - Is It As Horrifically Boring As It Sounds? (presentation)
Aug 16, 2020
Join Professor John T Harvey, known as the Cowboy Economist, as he navigates the often-mundane world of exchange rate theory with humor and insight. He critiques traditional economic frameworks, revealing their shortcomings in explaining currency fluctuations. Discover the dynamic differences between currency devaluation and depreciation, and explore how military spending ties into broader economic issues. With a touch of post-Keynesian analysis, Harvey discusses the implications of Modern Monetary Theory on global finance and economic competitiveness.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Engaging Introduction and Speaker Overview
04:27 • 2min
Navigating Exchange Rate Theories
06:30 • 34min
Challenging Currency Theories
40:50 • 31min
Currency Dynamics: Devaluation vs. Depreciation
01:12:13 • 9min
Financing Military Purchases: An Economic Dive
01:21:12 • 5min
Currency Connections and Competitive Dynamics
01:26:17 • 12min
Concluding Thoughts and Future Events
01:38:38 • 3min