One of the World's Top Economists -- MIT's Daron Acemoglu -- Discusses Automation, the Secret to Development, AI, the Origins of Conflict, Networks, the Sustainability of Democracy, and, Well, Your Jaw Will Drop.  Daron's Wiki page is here. The key point in is bio? At 40, Daron received the John Bates Clark Medal for the top economist under 40. He's just turned 57. Were there a prize for the top economist under 57 or, indeed, 100, Daron would be the sure winner. Please listen/watch this terrific episode of Economics Matters -- the Podcast and spend time with, arguably, the world's top economists, who is also the most down-to-earth, humble, and wonderful person.

Everything has changed since September 2022 when I discussed Israel's economy and geopolitics with Eytan and Yuval Steinitz, one of Israel's top security experts and former Finance Minister. Eytan's extraordinary bio, covering his amazing academic, public policy, and private-sector careers, is posted here. Please listen/watch this podcast that provides an up-to-date assessment of the war in Gaza, Israel's escalating confrontation with Iran and its proxies, particularly Hezbollah, and the political situation -- domestic and international. Eytan is a pure, but tough Mensch. You can hear in his voice the agony of this conflict -- for Israel, the hostages and their families, the thousands of innocent Palestinians who have been killed or injured, and for his own grandchildren, several of whom are in the military.  

Kevin Esler is the creator of ⁠⁠tipsladder.com⁠⁠, a free website that helps you purchase TIPS -- Treasury Inflation Protected Bonds. Back on July 18th, Kevin joined Economics Matters - the Podcast to walk everyone though his tremendously valuable tipsladder.com website. Kevin's spent the last few months making the tool far more accessible and versatile. You can now use a slider bar to see how much a ladder will cost that produces a given amount of annual real income over your specified number of years. You can also adjust the cost to determine how much real income will be forthcoming over your specified interval. I think watching / listening to this new podcast, either on its own or in combination with the prior podcast, will leave you an expert on the tool. In particular, you'll see that it's truly no big deal building (by purchasing) a tips ladder that can match up with the withdrawals of regular and retirement account assets needed to sustain your living standard. These withdrawal amounts are calculated by MaxiFi Planner. Just look for the red withdrawal amounts in the saving reports for both regular and retirement accounts.Kevin is a retiree from Australia with an extensive background in software and technology, which he leveraged into a series of top software engineering jobs at a range of leading companies including IBM, HP, and Disney Plus. After moving to the US he settled into a series of roles that saw him specializing in evolving technology and software development. Kevin is uniquely positioned as an authority due to his multifaceted expertise in tech and finance, particularly in understanding and managing investment strategies involving Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Andrew Fesiak joins Professor Kotlikoff on Economics Matters for the 3rd time. He is a notable expert in Eastern European military and political affairs, particularly regarding Ukraine and Russia. Andrew’s insights are shaped by his profound connection to Ukraine, having lived there for over 22 years and studied at Kyiv State University. As a member of Black Trident, a U.S. security and defense consulting group, and a frequent commentator on Middle Eastern platforms, Andrew provides a nuanced and authoritative perspective on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Topics Covered: War and Peace Dynamics Ukrainian Defense Strategies Russia's Economic Struggles Implications of Western Support Time Stamps: 00:00 Arabic press prefers Russia; Middle Eastern interviews frequent. 08:38 Ukraine has reopened Black Sea trade routes successfully. 14:09 First post-WWII invasion and occupation of Russia. 19:37 Ukraine develops missiles independently, bypassing production within Ukraine. 22:04 Ukraine's drones hit Russia, affecting morale notably. 31:08 Ukraine's nuclear threat deters Russian escalation, speculation. 34:53 Biden needs advice from gang leaders, not Sullivan. 41:56 Is peace by conceding eastern Ukraine possible? 47:53 Western support critical for Ukrainian morale and combat. 49:36 Russians poorly equipped; conscripting older soldiers. 55:09 Andrew's insights: Patriotic, optimistic, urging West to support Ukraine. 01:01:36 US can't support Ukraine, can't defeat China. This discussion presents invaluable insights for anyone interested in international relations, military strategy, and the geopolitical intricacies of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Andrew Fesiak's deep-rooted understanding of the situation offers perspectives that are not only academically rich but also grounded in real-world implications. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff delves into the nuanced world of life insurance with 2 groundbreaking tools that he developed, MaxiFi Planner and Maximize My Social Security. Both tools help individuals and advisors optimize financial planning and Social Security benefits.  Professor Kotlikoff challenges traditional life insurance advice, arguing that it often fails to account for the unique fiscal circumstances of each family. He shows how as an advanced software program, MaxiFi makes intricate financial calculations, breaking down taxes and insurance needs into tangible figures that truly reflect an individual's or family's situation. This revolutionary approach offers a personalized perspective, significantly different from the broad-brush methods commonly used. It is important to note, MaxiFi is an educational tool. Neither Professor Kotlikoff nor anyone at Economic Security Planning, Inc. is a financial professional. Hence, you need to consult a professional before purchasing life insurance. But make sure your professional uses MaxiFi to help in formulating their advice.Topics Covered: Advanced Financial Calculations Life Insurance Needs and Living Standards Contingent Planning for the Future Expert Insights and Practical Advice Time Stamps: 00:00 Choosing life insurance, software maximizes financial planning. 03:24 Study on life insurance, leading to software. 10:00 Program timeout caused temporary disconnect, discusses housing expenses. 13:31 Discretionary spending drops as child leaves household. 16:58 Couple adjusts living standard based on age. 20:45 Life insurance declines as wealth accumulates. 22:33 Frank's financial plan if Jane dies. 28:26 Life insurance coverage and costs as you age. 32:11 Jane needs less life insurance due to children. 33:22 Comparison of living expenses for three people. 38:51 Survivor reports ensure consistent living standard. 40:53 Tax implications vary with number of children. 46:28 Frank needs au pair if Jane dies. 49:47 Jane needs lower life insurance, discretionary spending. 51:57 Survivor benefits available, impacts life insurance needs. 55:12 Financial advice: be cautious, conservative, and educated. __________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff is joined by Joe Klein and John Ellis, two towering figures in political journalism and global commentary. Joe Klein, a longtime correspondent for Time magazine and acclaimed author, brings decades of political insight and experience, including a Guggenheim fellowship. John Ellis, founder and editor of News Item, offers a sharp perspective on global politics, financial news, and technology, honed through years of editorial leadership. Together, they host the influential podcast "Night Owls," available on major platforms. Topics: Cultural and Religious Influences on Global Conflicts Global Leadership and Economic Solutions Potential Election Chaos and Cybersecurity Middle East Tensions and Global Strategic Movements 00:00 Larry Kotlikoff's podcast introduces distinguished guests. 04:14 Experienced journalist, failed retiree, unbiased reporting advocate. 09:53 Economics podcasts and posts without editorial restrictions. 13:03 Presidential substance and relatability crucial for winning. 17:06 Biden's policies face slow implementation and uncertainty. 19:17 Biden's mandate, challenges, and exceeding electorate's expectations. 21:51 Watered down but still significant; culture is crucial. 26:50 Election chaos predicted due to cyber attacks. 30:41 Challenges with voting machines and world tensions. 32:39 Iran cautious after war, uses proxies. Military dictatorship. 36:47 Netanyahu's future at stake over political shift. 42:09 Interest in Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, and China. 44:59 China's foreign policy focuses on natural resources. 47:28 John discusses global forces and China's strategy. 49:59 Ethnic divide in Ukraine, impact of war. 54:59 Challenges of rationality, tribalism, and leadership in geopolitics. 56:58 More economics needed in the discussion. This conversation dives deep into some of the most pressing issues of our time, from the nuance of international relations to the strategic maneuvers of global superpowers. Listeners stand to gain a clearer understanding of the complex interplay between cultural forces, economic policies, and political strategies that shape the world stage today. For anyone interested in the mechanics of global conflicts and the future of international diplomacy, this episode offers invaluable insights from veterans in political journalism. __________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Laurence Kotlikoff is. joined by Steve Brown, an authoritative figure in the insurance and investment world. Steve Brown’s remarkable 43-year journey at John Hancock, from a summer intern to the CEO and chairman of the board, showcases his unparalleled expertise and leadership skills. As the first Jewish president of John Hancock in 1987, Steve’s influential role in both the insurance and investment divisions shaped the company's trajectory and broke significant barriers. Topics Covered: Navigating Leadership Challenges Ethics and Risk-Taking in Business Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Business Decisions Time Stamps: 00:00 Grateful for opportunity, found passion in math. 04:22 Promoted through various positions to company president. 10:57 Overcame prejudice, led company to success. 13:21 Mutual company became like a stock company. 16:36 Improving opportunities for women at John Hancock. 19:52 Improving diversity in company, focusing on women. 26:12 Running a major corporation involves strategic decisions. 27:07 Opposition to change, pressure from Wall Street. 30:44 Successes and failures in taking business risks. 37:11 Honesty built trust, avoided unethical business practices. 41:30 CEO surprised by questions about women executives. 45:03 Work hard, follow your own moral compass. 48:49 Consultant reviewed compensation decisions, improved women's representation. 51:23 Discrimination is bad for business, doesn't pay. You will gain valuable insights into the complexities of corporate leadership, ethical decision-making, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fostering a successful business environment. Steve Brown's experiences and lessons offer a masterclass in navigating corporate challenges, making this episode a must-listen for anyone aiming for career growth and business leadership. __________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff talks with Karen Clark, co-founder and CEO of KCC (Karen Clark and Company), a pioneer in the field of catastrophic risk assessment. Karen, who created the catastrophic modeling industry, has become a leading voice in understanding and quantifying the economic impacts of natural disasters. Recognized as the 6th most influential person in the insurance industry, Karen's contributions have revolutionized how property damage and losses from extreme events are modeled and managed. With an extensive background in economics and management, coupled with an MBA from Bolshevik University, Karen's expertise is unmatched in her field. Topics Covered: Economic Costs of Climate Change Modeling Catastrophic Events Insurability and Policy Implications Mitigation and Future Generations Time Stamps: 00:00 Karen's success in catastrophic risk modeling. 08:55 KCC focuses on property losses from extreme events. 15:11 Predicting future events to mitigate financial impact. 19:18 Analyzing fruit demand using mathematical and empirical methods. 24:57 Innovations improve weather prediction with physical modeling. 28:18 One-third staff are PhDs in various fields. 33:35 Home insurance premiums rise due to cost. 40:28 Rising wildfire risks in previously unaffected areas. 44:54 Sea level rise and climate denial's impact. 51:14 Proposal: National insurance for regional natural disasters costly. 55:43 Optimal carbon tax in relation to risk. 01:01:51 Fixing market failures redistributes resources for everyone. This episode provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between natural disasters, climate change, and the insurance industry. The discussion not only elucidates how catastrophic risks are assessed and managed but also underscores the economic policies needed to mitigate these risks for future generations. It's an essential listen for anyone concerned with the financial impact of climate change and the role of insurance in today's world. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. This episode is from the archives recorded on January 4th, 2023. In this lecture in front of a live audience, Professor Kotlikoff engages in a deep and insightful discussion with Greg Mankiw, a Professor of Economics at Harvard University, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers for President George W. Bush, and a widely respected figure in the field of macroeconomics. Greg Mankiw’s influence on economic thought and policy is profound and wide-reaching, from his extensive academic publications to his hands-on experience in shaping national economic policy. Known for his prolific writing and his influential textbook "Principles of Economics," Mankiw's expertise delivers a nuanced perspective on multifaceted economic issues. Topics Covered: Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve Critiques Impact of COVID on Supply Chains and Inflation US-China Economic Relations Fiscal Stimulus and Inflation Time Stamps: 00:00 Greg is a successful economist and author with impressive credentials. 08:23 Market expects more interest rate increases, worrying. 11:54 Inflation mainly affects supply side; real shocks. 18:29 Recent fiscal and monetary policies differ significantly. 21:32 Fed tightening affects housing and employment adversely. 26:41 Fed should have tightened earlier due to promises. 36:14 China's growth rates and economic impact. 43:07 Supply chain diversification impacting trade and inflation. 45:53 Questioning the effectiveness of targeted fiscal stimulus. 53:49 Chairman gains valuable experience, feels burnt out. 59:08 Attempting to sanction China would face challenges. 01:01:42 Economics encompasses various activities and career options. 01:09:47 International carbon tax proposal faces political challenges. 01:12:53 Putin's war has imposed a carbon tax. 01:18:35 GOP largely silent, risking political futures. This conversation provides you with an enriched understanding of complex economic principles and real-world implications, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the nuances of national and international economic policies. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Kevin Esler, a retired tech guru from Australia, shares his expertise on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and the creation of TIPSLADDER.COM, a free tool for building TIPS ladders. He discusses how to ensure reliable income through maturing bonds and the importance of integrating this strategy with Maxifi for comprehensive financial planning. Kevin also shares insights on his career journey, the value of assertiveness in professional growth, and his admiration for low-cost investing, inspired by finance pioneer John Bogle.