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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.
Market Mania (interview with Mark Blyth)
In this radio interview, Mark Blyth explains the populist lingo around the GameStop situation on Wall Street, Robinhood and other day traders, and more.
Wall Street and the Short Selling Revolution Part 2 (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appears on this podcast segment to discuss the "day-trading" insurrectionists to uncover who is actually in control, what human emotions are unleashed by the markets and what it all means for politics and economics.
If There’s No Fear of Inflation, Why is GOP Against More Stimulus? (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appears in this podcast segment with Rana Foroohar to discuss, "If there were a real fear of inflation, there wouldn’t be such an appetite for long term government debt at what amounts to a negative interest rate."
The economy leaving Trump (commentary by Mark Blyth) *In Spanish
Mark Blyth provided commentary in this article on how trade will inevitably change as Trump's presidency comes to an end.
Hocus-Pocus? (co-authored by Mark Blyth)
This article provides a debate on "the age of magic money" - or the idea that COVID-19 stimulus checks have altered the economy in a drastic way.
PERC Podcast with Mark Blyth - Angrynomics (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth joins PERC director Will Davies to discuss his new book 'Angrynomics' (co-authored with Eric Lonergan).
When Scotland Rises (interview with Mark Blyth)
Mark Blyth appeared in this podcast episode, discussing the economics of Scottish Independence and what’s ahead for Scotland, Ireland and England.
Three economic lessons for Joe Biden from Donald Trump (written by Megan Greene)
Whatever you may think of the outgoing administration, there are still some useful takeaways.
Central banks are swimming against the tide on inflation (written by Megan Greene)
Megan Greene, economics commentator at the Financial Times and Rhodes Center affiliate and US Economics Editor for the Financial Times, argues that central banks need to adopt new tools in light of historically low inflation rates.