Macro Musings with David Beckworth 2025 Macro Musings Retrospective
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Dec 29, 2025 David Beckworth and Sam Alburger reflect on a dynamic year in macroeconomics, highlighting standout episodes and engaging debates. They explore the implications of nominal GDP targeting and the Fed's evolving policies. A lively discussion on historical economist panels and the impact of AI in economic analysis emerges, alongside insights from recent Bitcoin policy discussions. The duo shares their favorite and top downloaded episodes, offering a retrospective view on a transformative year in the macro landscape.
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Use Substack For Timely Policy Engagement
- Start a Substack to engage more frequently and respond quickly to fast-moving policy events.
- Use it to flesh out ideas and attract invitations to conferences and follow-up conversations.
Substack Writing Influences Policy Access
- Writing on central bank operating systems opened doors to speaking at the Atlanta Fed.
- Substack pieces can directly influence conversations with Fed staff and conference invites.
Use Live Threads For Real-Time Analysis
- Use Substack Live for rapid response when podcast turnaround is too slow.
- Hold live sessions to analyze unfolding events and maintain audience engagement.