From Boom To Bust: Lessons From The 1920s
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Season 9, Episode 17
This week on 鈥淜now More. Risk Better.鈥 brings together host Zachary Griffiths along with Barry Eichengreen and Cedric Chehab for a deep dive into the parallels and differences between the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and today鈥檚 global financial landscape. The panel explores historical market booms, the impact of new technologies, fiscal dominance, and political polarization, drawing comparisons with current risks and central bank responses.
Barry and Cedric discuss the structural constraints of the gold standard, lessons from banking crises, and the evolving role of non-bank financial systems. They analyze deflation risks, the future of the US dollar, and the rise of gold in central banks鈥 portfolios, highlighting ongoing challenges for policymakers and investors. This insightful discussion provides valuable context for professionals and market participants seeking to understand macroeconomic trends, global finance, and risk management in today鈥檚 interconnected world.
Zachary Griffiths, CFA
Head of IG & Macro Strategy, 乱伦短视频
Barry Eichengreen
George C. Pardee and Helen N. Pardee Chair and Distinguished Professor of Economics and Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
Cedric Chehab
Chief Economist, BMI

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