Matteo Maggiori

In this engaging discussion, Matteo Maggiori, a prominent economist at Stanford and the Hoover Institution, shares insights from his journey from JP Morgan to academia. He delves into China's evolving capital markets and the impact of foreign investments on its global reputation. Matteo explains the concept of geoeconomics, discussing how nations utilize trade and finance as strategic tools. He also explores the challenges in measuring economic power, the influence of beliefs on investment portfolios, and the complexities of exchange rates in a global economy.

Matteo Maggiori and Jesse Schreger, along with David Beckworth, discuss geoeconomics and its policy implications. They explore the basics and core concepts of geoeconomics, the key elements of a global hegemon, and real world examples. They also discuss China's influence on the entertainment industry, debt repayment, US financial sanctions, and the future of geoeconomics research and policy agenda.

Matteo Maggiori, Moghadam Family Professor of Finance at Stanford, dives deep into the world of geoeconomics and financial power. He discusses how the U.S. dollar maintains its dominance, while China seeks alternatives to challenge its supremacy. Maggiori explores historical instances of economic influence driving political decisions, from the Medici's banking strategies to modern U.S.-China tensions. He highlights the complexities of global finance and the need for countries to navigate these financial networks carefully in an increasingly multipolar world.