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Maurice Obstfeld

Professor of Economics Emeritus at Berkeley and Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and former IMF Chief Economist; provides analysis on the economic impact of recent tariffs.

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Oct 21, 2025 • 31min

Is Amazon Losing Its Edge? What the AWS Outage Means for the Cloud Wars

Mark Mahaney, Head of Internet Research at Evercore ISI, delves into the recent AWS outage, discussing the reputational impact on Amazon and its crucial role in the cloud market. He highlights how this incident might signify a leadership challenge for AWS amidst fierce competition. Maurice Obstfeld, Professor Emeritus at Berkeley, examines the ongoing economic effects of tariffs, revealing unmet goals and the burden they place on consumers. Together, they provide a revealing look at cloud dynamics and trade policies.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 1min

GM89: When Credibility Becomes the Risk Premium ft. Maurice Obstfeld

Maurice Obstfeld, a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute and former Chief Economist at the IMF, shares his insights on the evolving global monetary landscape. He highlights how political pressures and tariffs are eroding trust in the dollar, examining the risks of payment system fragmentation. Obstfeld warns that U.S. policy changes could undermine the dollar's credibility while discussing the potential consequences of domestic industrial policies. He also explores AI's role in addressing fiscal challenges, striking a hopeful yet cautious note.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 7min

Former IMF Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld Talks Tariffs

Maurice Obstfeld, former IMF Chief Economist and professor at UC Berkeley, dives into the complexities of tariffs and trade tensions. He discusses the current strain on the global trade system, which is impacted by geopolitical factors and ongoing trade wars. Obstfeld highlights how corporations have initially absorbed tariff costs but will soon pass them on. He expresses concerns about the long-term status of the dollar and connects rising gold and Bitcoin prices to increasing fears around economic stability.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 22min

S8 Ep2: What policymakers get wrong about US trade deficits

Maurice Obstfeld, a seasoned economist with two decades of research on global trade imbalances, dives deep into the intricacies of U.S. trade deficits. He questions popular narratives surrounding trade and job losses, particularly linked to China. The discussion highlights the real causes of these deficits amid the retreat from globalization, exploring the impact of technology on manufacturing. Obstfeld also critiques the proposed tariff solutions during the Trump administration, emphasizing their potential inflationary effects and broader economic consequences.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 21min

Central bank divergence: Why it's happening and why it matters

Goldman Sachs' Chief Economist, Former chief economists of the ECB and IMF discuss Central bank divergence, implications for economies and markets, contrasting policies in G10 economies, economic recovery paths post-pandemic, historical rate hike patterns, currency volatility predictions amidst global monetary policy variations

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