Barry Eichengreen, UC Berkeley economist, discusses the implications of rising government debt and explores topics like inflation, fiscal consolidation, political challenges, global savings surpluses, and the role of private investors in US treasuries. The podcast also covers the risks associated with high government debt and its potential impact on the financial system.

Dr. Barry Eichengreen and Joseph Wang discuss dollar dominance, problematic government debt levels, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). They explore the challenges faced by emerging markets, the reasons behind the US dollar's dominance as a global reserve currency, and the potential future of dollar dominance. They also touch upon political polarization and government debt levels, the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity, and China's economic slowdown.

Barry Eichengreen, Professor of Economics, discusses the rise of global debt, the differences between academic and policy conferences, the currency debate in emerging markets, strategies for reducing debt, the challenges of debt restructurings, and the potential impact of AI on productivity growth.

Economist Barry Eichengreen discusses the Biden administration's EV strategy and the importance of domestic capacity building. Political scientist Wendy Schiller highlights the significance of civics education and policy influence. The podcast also delves into political system challenges, trial updates, and promoting quality content on various platforms.

Economics professors Peter Blair Henry and Barry Eichengreen, along with Brookings Senior Fellow Gian Maria Milesi-Ferretti, discuss how Jamaica halved its debt in 10 years by running budget surpluses, ensuring political stability, and strong fiscal discipline. They highlight the role of consensus-building, stakeholder engagement, and unconventional debt reduction strategies, emphasizing the importance of leadership and historical context in sustaining economic policies.