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Tyler Goodspeed: Recessions are not cyclical, the 2008 crisis was predictable, and false patterns mislead economic forecasting | Macro Musings

Recessions are unpredictable deviations, not inevitable cycles, challenging traditional economic theories and forecasting methods.

MAY 11, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Basil Halperin: Financial markets focus on long-term trends, the role of mathematical modeling in macroeconomics, and the uncertain impact of AI on growth | Macro Musings

AI's potential to drive rapid economic growth could significantly impact long-term real interest rates.

APRIL 30, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Rich Clarida: Persistent inflation exceeds 2% target, a deep recession may be needed to curb core inflation, and the US faces an unsustainable fiscal path | Macro Musings

Potential deep recession looms as central banks tackle persistent inflation and unsustainable fiscal paths.

APRIL 20, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Kris Mitchener: Historical crises shape economic institutions, timely policy responses prevent calamity, and money is a social construct | Macro Musings

Understanding past financial crises can guide effective policy responses and prevent future economic disasters.

APRIL 13, 2026 · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Latest from Macro Musings

Ruth Judson: TIC data’s limitations hinder foreign investment insights, the Fed’s diminishing focus on monetary aggregates, and the TGA’s impact on currency demand volatility | Macro Musings

Apr. 10, 2026

Ruth Judson: TIC data’s limitations hinder foreign investment insights, the Fed’s diminishing focus on monetary aggregates, and the TGA’s impact on currency demand volatility | Macro Musings

Monetary aggregates' relevance wanes as the Fed shifts focus, impacting economic insights during instability.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Steve Kamin: The US dollar will remain dominant despite economic policy threats, the notion of exorbitant privilege is overrated, and geopolitical actions are challenging its safe haven status | Macro Musings

Apr. 6, 2026

Steve Kamin: The US dollar will remain dominant despite economic policy threats, the notion of exorbitant privilege is overrated, and geopolitical actions are challenging its safe haven status | Macro Musings

US dollar's dominance persists despite geopolitical shifts and policy challenges threatening its global influence.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde: Global fertility rates are below replacement levels, low fertility poses challenges to welfare states, and the quality-quantity trade-off explains declining birth rates | Macro Musings

Mar. 25, 2026

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde: Global fertility rates are below replacement levels, low fertility poses challenges to welfare states, and the quality-quantity trade-off explains declining birth rates | Macro Musings

Global fertility decline poses a critical challenge to future economic stability and welfare systems worldwide.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bill Nelson: The ratchet effect ensures higher reserve levels, challenges of reversing quantitative easing, and the critical role of effective communication in monetary policy | Macro Musings

Mar. 23, 2026

Bill Nelson: The ratchet effect ensures higher reserve levels, challenges of reversing quantitative easing, and the critical role of effective communication in monetary policy | Macro Musings

Central banks are rethinking balance sheet strategies, signaling a shift in global monetary policy.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Chris Meissner: Globalization’s long-term resilience, the risks of trade wars reversing decades of progress, and the complexities of our interconnected economy | Macro Musings

Mar. 3, 2026

Chris Meissner: Globalization’s long-term resilience, the risks of trade wars reversing decades of progress, and the complexities of our interconnected economy | Macro Musings

Trade wars risk unraveling decades of economic progress amid globalization's enduring benefits.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the zero-sum mindset threatens globalization | Macro Musings

Feb. 19, 2026

Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the zero-sum mindset threatens globalization | Macro Musings

Reforming Social Security is crucial for sustainability amid rising federal spending and economic misconceptions.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Tyler Muir: Financial crises amplify asset price drops, why recovery dynamics differ from economic activity, and the rise of populism post-crisis | Macro Musings

Feb. 18, 2026

Tyler Muir: Financial crises amplify asset price drops, why recovery dynamics differ from economic activity, and the rise of populism post-crisis | Macro Musings

Financial crises reshape asset markets more profoundly than recessions, with lasting political and economic impacts.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is the key to understanding macro policy, fiscal policy’s impact is overrated, and the simplicity of earlier monetary systems is superior | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Feb. 18, 2026

Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is the key to understanding macro policy, fiscal policy’s impact is overrated, and the simplicity of earlier monetary systems is superior | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Nominal GDP targeting reveals overlooked insights into effective monetary policy and economic recovery strategies.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Richard Berner: OFR’s unique data collection enhances market stability, the fragile state of global liquidity since 2014, and the challenges of sovereign debt management | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Feb. 17, 2026

Richard Berner: OFR’s unique data collection enhances market stability, the fragile state of global liquidity since 2014, and the challenges of sovereign debt management | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Central banks' role in mitigating liquidity crises highlights the financial system's growing vulnerability since 2014.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksbank is vital for macroeconomic theories, Sweden’s shift to a 2% inflation target, and the impact of larger economies on small open economies | Macro Musings

Feb. 16, 2026

Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksbank is vital for macroeconomic theories, Sweden’s shift to a 2% inflation target, and the impact of larger economies on small open economies | Macro Musings

Sweden's central bank uses innovative liquidity strategies to navigate economic challenges and influence global monetary policy.

By EDITORIAL TEAM

Podcast Notes

Tyler Goodspeed: Recessions are not cyclical, the 2008 crisis was predictable, and false patterns mislead economic forecasting | Macro Musings

Basil Halperin: Financial markets focus on long-term trends, the role of mathematical modeling in macroeconomics, and the uncertain impact of AI on growth | Macro Musings

Rich Clarida: Persistent inflation exceeds 2% target, a deep recession may be needed to curb core inflation, and the US faces an unsustainable fiscal path | Macro Musings

Kris Mitchener: Historical crises shape economic institutions, timely policy responses prevent calamity, and money is a social construct | Macro Musings

Latest from Macro Musings

Ruth Judson: TIC data’s limitations hinder foreign investment insights, the Fed’s diminishing focus on monetary aggregates, and the TGA’s impact on currency demand volatility | Macro Musings

Ruth Judson: TIC data’s limitations hinder foreign investment insights, the Fed’s diminishing focus on monetary aggregates, and the TGA’s impact on currency demand volatility | Macro Musings

Steve Kamin: The US dollar will remain dominant despite economic policy threats, the notion of exorbitant privilege is overrated, and geopolitical actions are challenging its safe haven status | Macro Musings

Steve Kamin: The US dollar will remain dominant despite economic policy threats, the notion of exorbitant privilege is overrated, and geopolitical actions are challenging its safe haven status | Macro Musings

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde: Global fertility rates are below replacement levels, low fertility poses challenges to welfare states, and the quality-quantity trade-off explains declining birth rates | Macro Musings

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde: Global fertility rates are below replacement levels, low fertility poses challenges to welfare states, and the quality-quantity trade-off explains declining birth rates | Macro Musings

Bill Nelson: The ratchet effect ensures higher reserve levels, challenges of reversing quantitative easing, and the critical role of effective communication in monetary policy | Macro Musings

Bill Nelson: The ratchet effect ensures higher reserve levels, challenges of reversing quantitative easing, and the critical role of effective communication in monetary policy | Macro Musings

Chris Meissner: Globalization’s long-term resilience, the risks of trade wars reversing decades of progress, and the complexities of our interconnected economy | Macro Musings

Chris Meissner: Globalization’s long-term resilience, the risks of trade wars reversing decades of progress, and the complexities of our interconnected economy | Macro Musings

Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the zero-sum mindset threatens globalization | Macro Musings

Veronique de Rugy: Libertarianism isn’t anarchism, Social Security’s intergenerational unfairness demands reform, and the zero-sum mindset threatens globalization | Macro Musings

Tyler Muir: Financial crises amplify asset price drops, why recovery dynamics differ from economic activity, and the rise of populism post-crisis | Macro Musings

Tyler Muir: Financial crises amplify asset price drops, why recovery dynamics differ from economic activity, and the rise of populism post-crisis | Macro Musings

Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is the key to understanding macro policy, fiscal policy’s impact is overrated, and the simplicity of earlier monetary systems is superior | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Scott Sumner: Nominal GDP is the key to understanding macro policy, fiscal policy’s impact is overrated, and the simplicity of earlier monetary systems is superior | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Richard Berner: OFR’s unique data collection enhances market stability, the fragile state of global liquidity since 2014, and the challenges of sovereign debt management | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Richard Berner: OFR’s unique data collection enhances market stability, the fragile state of global liquidity since 2014, and the challenges of sovereign debt management | Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksbank is vital for macroeconomic theories, Sweden’s shift to a 2% inflation target, and the impact of larger economies on small open economies | Macro Musings

Per Åsberg Sommar: Historical data from the Riksbank is vital for macroeconomic theories, Sweden’s shift to a 2% inflation target, and the impact of larger economies on small open economies | Macro Musings

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