Published Jun 2, 2008

Gene Epstein on Gold, the Fed, and Money

Gene Epstein delves into the impact of money expansion and credit on speculative bubbles, advocates for a return to the gold standard to achieve economic stability, and examines the consequences of debt and deficit on fiscal policy alongside Russ Roberts.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Speculative Bubbles
01
Monetary Policy Discussions
02
Gold Standard Benefits
03
Debt and Deficit Concerns
04

Gene Epstein on Gold, the Fed, and Money

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Monetizing the Debt

The Future of Money

The Federal Reserve's Track Record

Economics Insights

The Gold Standard Debate

The Gold Standard

Rethinking Money

Business Cycles and Speculative Bubbles

Understanding Macroeconomics

Government Debt and Inflation

Advocating a Gold Standard

The Impact of Deficits

The Gold Standard

Episode Highlights

Speculative Bubbles

Monetary Policy Discussions

Gold Standard Benefits

Debt and Deficit Concerns

Gene Epstein on Gold, the Fed, and Money

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Speculative BubblesGene Epstein explores how the expansion of money and credit contributes to speculative bubbles and proposes measures to stabilize the economy. He argues for a system where money supply aligns with actual savings to prevent such bubbles.

Speculative Bubbles

Monetary Policy DiscussionsGene Epstein, Barron's economics editor, critiques the Federal Reserve's historical performance and advocates for a return to the gold standard. He argues that such a shift could lead to greater economic stability and fewer recessions.

Monetary Policy Discussions

Gold Standard Benefits

Debt and Deficit ConcernsThe discussion shifts to the complexities of monetizing debt and its implications for the U.S. economy. Gene Epstein and Russ Roberts explore how government deficits and foreign investments influence fiscal policy and economic stability.

Debt and Deficit Concerns