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Ulrike Malmendier

Professor of Economics and Finance at the University of California, Berkeley, and a member of the German government's Council of Economic Experts.

Top 3 podcasts with Ulrike Malmendier

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Mar 31, 2025 • 32min

Can Germany escape its economic doldrums? With Ulrike Malmendier

Ulrike Malmendier, a Professor at UC Berkeley and a key member of Germany's Council of Economic Experts, discusses Germany's economic woes and potential recovery strategies. She highlights the recent loosening of debt limits aimed at revitalizing stagnant growth and the manufacturing sector. Malmendier emphasizes the need for long-term investments and structural reforms, focusing on education and innovation to improve competitiveness. She also reflects on how economic pressures influence the youth, advocating for a hopeful environment amid uncertainty.
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Dec 18, 2024 • 25min

The Transatlantic Economy

Ulrike Malmendier, a Professor of Economics and Finance at UC Berkeley and member of the German Council of Economic Experts, dives into the impending economic challenges posed by President-elect Trump’s tariff plans. She discusses how Europe is bracing for a potential trade shake-up, highlighting sluggish consumer spending and the need for unified insolvency laws to enhance investment. The toy industry’s shifts amidst these tariffs reveal adaptive strategies, emphasizing the importance of flexible fiscal rules to stimulate sustained growth.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 17min

Ulrike Malmendier on Behavioral Economics

Behavioral economist Ulrike Malmendier discusses how past experiences shape financial decisions, linking upbringing on opposite sides of the Berlin Wall to investment behaviors. Insights on overconfidence in CEOs and the impact of personal experiences on economic models and inequality.