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The Lesley Riddoch Podcast
Professor Mark Blyth Part 1 (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode to discuss his perspectives on the politics and economics of Scottish independence.
Sturgeon’s economic council is a fig-leaf for independence (Mark Blyth cited)
This article mentions Mark Blyth as one of the latest recruits for a new economic advisory council formed by the Scottish government.
Why does inflation worry the right so much? (written by Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth penned this article in The Guardian.
Recovery fund will test the appetite of Europe’s governments for reform (written by Megan Greene)
The record of EU structural funds shows that some countries do not even spend all the available money.
Who's on the Scottish Government's new economic council? (Mark Blyth mentioned)
Mark Blyth is mentioned in this article as a member of the Scottish government's new economic council.
Let’s all please stop calling dollars ‘fiat money’ (written by Brendan Greeley)
Currencies are not memes that only have value because governments say they do.
The G7 is right to worry about Chinese credit terms (written by Megan Greene)
Opaque agreements raise fears that Beijing could exploit debtor nations.
‘Would you like a ski room with that?’ On board the new superyachts (written by Brendan Greeley)
Banja spas, jacuzzi islands, helipads and centrifuges... Here’s the spec on what’s hot right now.
The G7 helped to build this low-tax world. Are they really ready to change it? (written by Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth penned this article in The Guardian.
Expert cited in Greene report says austerity 'never works' (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this interview, Mark Blyth explains why cutting spending could have catastrophic economic consequences.
How can bitcoin become money if it is too valuable to spend? (written by Brendan Greeley)
The cryptocurrency has risen in value but is meant to be more than an asset.
Who’s scared of a little inflation? (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast segment stating, "You’ve got quite naturally a lot of what we call bottlenecks, a lot of supply shortages, across different sectors that are all coming out of hibernation at once."
Joe Biden’s experiment could revolutionise economic thinking (written by Megan Greene)
US president’s rescue plans upend the framework we use to understand the role of policy.
Mark Blyth – An Inflated Fear of Inflation? (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appears in this podcast interview to explain why inflation in the U.S., Canada, and the E.U. is highly unlikely.
Why it’s too soon to get your flapper glad rags out (written by Megan Greene)
Today may have similarities with the Roaring Twenties but remember bust can follow boom.
Angrynomics and the plan to save the world (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this podcast interview, Mark Blyth discusses the point at which economics becomes angrynomics and more importantly, how do we fix it?
40 years later, is this the end of Reaganomics? (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this interview, Mark Blyth discusses how Reaganomics was supposed to work, its ripple effects on Democrats and whether the era of “big government” is over.
What a stronger dollar means for the world (written by Megan Greene)
The currency’s turnround should boost US imports but have a negative impact on emerging markets.
Emerging markets need support to avoid a ‘lost decade’ (written by Megan Greene)
The IMF must use its firepower to stave off a debt crisis in poorer nations.
Consider a debt for vaccines program (written by William R. Rhodes)
Such plans may help reduce currency mismatches in jab distribution, reduce the need for “new money” and avoid overloading balance sheets with unsustainable pre-existing debt.
The Threats to Recovery (written by William R. Rhodes)
Many of the monetary and fiscal measures in advanced economies over the past 12 months were necessary and unavoidable. But as policymakers eye a possible recovery in 2021-22, they must be vigilant about the side effects of prolonged stimulus.
In a pandemic, a conference becomes extraordinary (written by Megan Greene)
The euphoria of even brief in-person meetings shows how much we’ve missed.
Scotland's future: Denmark or theme park? (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this podcast, Mark Blyth takes apart the British economy and looks forward to a Scottish democracy.
Opinion: Stimulus checks are so 19th Century: Give Americans automatic, electronic cash (written by Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth penned this article on COVID-19 stimulus money and the idea that checks should be electronic.