

Barry Eichengreen
Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Author of 'Exorbitant Privilege, The Rise and Fall of the Dollar and the Future of the International Monetary System'.
Top 5 podcasts with Barry Eichengreen
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Aug 29, 2023 • 38min
Barry Eichengreen on the New Era of High Government Debt
Barry Eichengreen, a Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley and an expert on government debt, discusses the rising global government debt and its implications for central banks. He delves into the shift from fiscal policies of the 2010s to more proactive approaches now, comparing 'good' versus 'bad' debt. Eichengreen shares insights on political will using historical examples like Greece and Iceland, and examines the relationship between global savings and currency stability. His analysis sheds light on the challenges of managing debt in an inflationary environment.

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Jan 31, 2025 • 44min
Ep. 253: Barry Eichengreen on Trump Trade Policy, Dollar Status and Debt Crises
Barry Eichengreen, a UC Berkeley economics and political science professor and former IMF advisor, dives into pressing macroeconomic issues. He discusses the current inflation regime and the crucial independence of central banks under political pressure. The conversation shifts to Trump's trade policy, including tariffs and their historical context, alongside the U.S.-China tech rivalry and its security implications. Eichengreen also explores the dollar's status as a reserve currency and the impacts of U.S. debt on economic stability.

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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 2min
Dr. Barry Eichengreen & Joseph Wang on Dollar Dominance, “Problematic” Levels of Government Debt, Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), and Central Bank Digital Currencies
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.

Sep 22, 2023 • 40min
Barry Eichengreen on Fixing the Debt Problem, Dollar Demise and Tech Impacts
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.

May 22, 2025 • 53min
Behind the News: Endless US Wars w/ Courtney Rawlings & Alex Jordan
Barry Eichengreen, an esteemed economics professor, discusses the significance of dollar fluctuations and their impact on global finance. Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan from the Quincy Institute delve into the U.S.'s relentless military spending and the political ties to defense contractors. They explore the motivations behind constant warfare, critique the military-industrial complex, and examine the contradictions in U.S. foreign policy, raising questions about budget priorities and ethical implications surrounding military actions.