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Is there a fundamental tension between democratic freedom, economic growth, and social equality?Chilean economist and UCLA Professor Sebastian Edwards joins Bethany and Luigi to discuss his recent book, "The Chile Project: The Story of the Chicago Boys and the Downfall of Neoliberalism." The Chicago Boys were a group of free-market economists trained at the University of Chicago who shaped economic policy and reforms in Chile during General Augusto Pinochet's rule. In the book, Edwards (who also received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago in 1981) outlines the complexities of implementing market-oriented policies in a society undergoing rapid change. With him, Bethany and Luigi discuss: Could the Chilean experience offer lessons for other nations grappling with similar policy choices?Show Notes:Read an excerpt from Edwards' book on ProMarket.In conversation with Sebastian Edwards, Arnold C. Harberger reflects on his time at the Department of Economics at the University of Chicago.Also read "The Complicated Legacy of the "Chicago Boys" in Chile," by Chilean journalist and former Stigler Center Journalist in Residence, Daniel Matamala.
I think that the most important reform is openness. Once the country is open, really open to the rest of the world, the rest follows.Sebastian EdwardsAccess Bonus Episodes on PatreonMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Sebastian Edwards is the Henry Ford II Professor of International Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was the former Chief Economist for Latin America at the World Bank where from 1993 until 1996. His most recent book is The Chile Project: The Story of the Chicago Boys and the Downfall of Neoliberalism.Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:46Pinochet and the Origin of the Chicago Boys - 3:17Neoliberalism Under Democracy - 22:35Personal Background of Sebastian Edwards - 30:18Future of Chile - 38:35Key LinksThe Chile Project: The Story of the Chicago Boys and the Downfall of Neoliberalism by Sebastian EdwardsLearn More About Sebastian EdwardsWatch the film Chicago Boys by Carola Fuentes and Rafael ValdeavellanoDemocracy Paradox PodcastJennifer Piscopo on the Constitutional Chaos in ChileAldo Madariaga on Neoliberalism, Democratic Deficits, and ChileMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracySupport the show
Sebastian Edwards talks about his book "The Chile Project: The story of the Chicago Boys and the downfall of Neoliberalism." (00:10)Utah Tech's Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Lacourse shares highlights from the 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit last week at Utah Tech University. (24:35)
EPISODE 1531: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the author of THE CHILE PROJECT, Sebastian Edwards, about the story of the Chicago Boys and the downfall of neoliberalism Sebastian Edwards is the Henry Ford II Professor of International Economics at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the Co-Director of the National Bureau of Economic Research's "Africa Project" and previously served as the Chief Economist for Latin America at the World Bank. His research interests include emerging markets, currency crises, capital markets, Latin America, monetary policy, and the Federal Reserve. His latest book is THE CHILE PROJECT: The Story of the Chicago Boys and the Downfall of Neoliberalism (2023) Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When I saw the 'NAAFI Break Veterans Hub' on LinkedIn, I could not resist exploring and making contact with founder Sebastian Edwards-Beech, a Household Cavalry Veteran, who moved into a successful Private Security career on leaving the Army. The NAAFI Break Veterans HUB in Wilmslow, was set up in the local areas to support and engage with Veterans. As we all remember the NAAFI Break was a time for providing, brews, banter, support, help and advice.This episode provides a personal lived experience, leading to a 'giving back' purpose, that is now driving him forward, Sebastian shares the emotional and personal impact of his military career and beyond.So glad I stumbled across The NAAFI Break Hub! Hope you will follow and support the work in Wilmslow or share the story if you can't visit.#podcast
George Selgin is a senior fellow and director emeritus of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute and is also a long-time returning guest of Macro Musings. In this bonus segment from the previous conversation, George rejoins the podcast to talk about his new book project on the Great Depression titled, False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery. Specifically, David and George discuss the broad contours of the Great Depression, including its causes as well as the pros and cons of the New Deal solutions that followed. Transcript for the episode can be found here. George's Twitter: @GeorgeSelgin George's Cato profile David's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings Click here for the latest Macro Musings episodes sent straight to your inbox! Related Links: Macro Musings: *Jason Taylor on the Great Depression, World War II, and “The Big Push”* Macro Musings: *Doug Irwin on the History of US Trade Policy* Macro Musings: *Sebastian Edwards on FDR, Gold, and the Great Depression* *American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle over Gold* by Sebastian Edwards
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We did it guys! We made it to the first birthday of The 802 podcast. For the last 52-ish weeks, Dan & Nick have gathered together to talk pop culture, gay life and stan Beyoncé. This week they're having a little look back on the year and could think of no one better to join them than host of the Frontroom podcast and 140percentFitness podcast: Sebastian Edwards. The boys also get into their thoughts on who was robbed at Eurovision and Lil Nas X living the dream of ripping his trousers on live tv! Get on board!! Also, thanks for listening for the year - its been a mad one and the next year is looking madder! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Hoy ampliamos el debate respecto al papel de España en la Unión Europea. La utopía europea prometía un acercamiento entre las condiciones económicas de los países. En cambio, lo que se ha producido es un reparto de papeles en el que a España le ha tocado interpretar un país de chiringuitos y hamaqueros. Nuestro bien más apreciado son piscinas a salto de balcón y lugares donde un turista pueda gastarse el valor añadido generan en sus países. La teoría del goteo hacia abajo, explicada con un grifo de Cruzcampo. ¿Y ante quién nos podemos quejar de este reparto de papeles? ¿Podemos influir sobre él? ¿Cuánto pinta la ciudadanía en las instituciones europeas? Con @desempleado666, @Shine_McShine e y @iracundoisidoro. Conduce @TxusMarcano. Bibliografía: La distopía del Euro. Pensamiento gregario y negación de la realidad por Mitchell, William. Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America por Nancy MacLean. When the Lights Went Out: Britain in the Seventies por Andy Beckett. American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle Over Gold por Sebastian Edwards. Editorial: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2889-germany-s-hidden-crisis El debate de Tony Benn/Roy Jenkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zBFh6bpcMo Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
On the 9th May 1671, Thomas Blood led his co-conspirators in a daring bid to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. Through a combination of trickery, guile and violence he was able to make off with Charles II's crown and some of the most important treasures in the kingdom. To help tell this astonishing tale, Sebastian Edwards, Deputy chief curator at Tower of London joins the podcast to explain how Blood nearly got away with the greatest heist of the 17th century. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On the 9 May 1671, Thomas Blood led his co-conspirators in a daring bid to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. Through a combination of trickery, guile and violence he was able to make off with Charles II's crown and some of the most important treasures in the kingdom. To help tell this astonishing tale, Sebastian Edwards, Deputy chief curator at Tower of London joins the podcast to explain how Blood nearly got away with the greatest heist of the 17th century. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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With Sebastian Edwards, faculty director of the Center for Global ManagementWarren Olney and Sebastian Edwards look into the failures of leadership (and one success) as different leading nations navigate the pandemic.
Michele Boldrin intervista Sebastian Edwards sulla situazione cilena, le sue cause vicine e lontane, la situazione economica e politica in LatAm e gli sviluppi possibili in Cile. Alcuni link a scritti di Sebastian sul tema https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/jep.33.4.76 https://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/2019-09/cj-v39n3-3.pdf https://press.princeton.edu/titles/11230.html _____________________________ #LiberiOltre Contribuisci al nostro futuro
Sebastian Edwards on a forgotten episode in U.S. history
The United States Treasury Bill — an IOU issued by the federal government — has long been considered a risk-free investment. It may not offer a high return these days but at least you're sure to get your money back, they say. After all, the U.S. has never defaulted on its debt in its 240-year history.In studying the 16-year long saga of Argentina's default (which began in 2001), UCLA economics professor Sebastian Edwards frequently heard this view expressed, only to discover that it was not true.His new book, American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle over Gold (Princeton University Press, 2018) documents a forgotten episode in which the U.S. technically defaulted on its debts in the form of President Roosevelt's 1934 devaluation of the dollar.Most economists agree that the Great Depression was worsened by the collapse in prices — especially commodity prices — which made it impossible for farmers and others to earn a reasonable living or pay back their loans. The sudden rush by the public to hoard gold depleted the financial system of the backing for money, leading to a rapid deflation that crushed borrowers beneath burdensome debts.One solution, widely acknowledged since Milton Friedman and Anna Schwarz's Monetary History of the United States, is to create inflation by printing money and devaluing the dollar. However, lending contracts in the 1930s period frequently contained a clause that required debts to be paid back in gold or gold-equivalent. This meant that any devaluation attempt would correspond to even higher dollar payments, sinking debtors even further into debt.FDR improvised, and on the urging of a heterodox economist named George Warren doubled the price of an ounce of gold with the stroke of a pen, while simultaneously abrogating the gold-backing clauses that would have otherwise thwarted his plan.Buy the book: American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle over Gold. Princeton University Press, 2018, Sebastian EdwardsOddly, Friedman and Schwarz largely neglected this vital chapter of the Great Depression. The first book-length study of the dollar devaluation, American Default splits its focus between the economics and the legal challenges of FDR's devaluation. 68 pages are dedicated the Supreme Court decision — frequently read in law schools — that upheld FDR's move as constitutional, since the U.S. still technically paid back its creditors (albeit in devalued dollars).If this doesn't debunk the notion that default could never happen here, we might take a look at the U.S. government's debt as a percentage of GDP. Edwards notes that his colleagues Carmen Reinhardt and Kenneth Rogoff's research shows that 90% debt-to-GDP ratios have been the historical tipping point triggering default in places like Turkey, Argentina, Mexico, Russia and Chile.We've been watching Venezuela's slow-motion meltdown at the hands of populist macroeconomics. Could such a fate await the United States if we continue down the path of unsustainable entitlement spending?Sebastian Edwards joined me for the full hour to discuss his research on the politics and economics of FDR's devaluation, and the parallels to the populist macroeconomics of today.
Sebastian Edwards is a professor of economics at UCLA, and is a former chief economist for the World Bank. He joins the show today to talk about his new book, *American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and A Battle over Gold*. Sebastian and David also discuss Roosevelt’s plan to ease the U.S. off the gold standard, his attempts to fix the banking sector, and the details and implications of the Gold Clause Cases. Sebastian’s UCLA profile: http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/faculty/sebastian.edwards/ Sebastian’s NBER archive: http://www.nber.org/people/sebastian_edwards Related Links: *American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and A Battle over Gold* by Sebastian Edwards https://press.princeton.edu/titles/11230.html David’s blog: macromarketmusings.blogspot.com David’s Twitter: @DavidBeckworth
Sebastian Edwards joins us today to discuss why we abandoned the gold standard. Edwards recently published American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle over Gold.On April 5, 1933, FDR ordered Americans to sell all their gold holdings to the government. This was followed by the abandonment of the gold standard and the devaluation of the dollar. American Default is the story of this forgotten chapter in America’s history.Further ReadingsLearn More about Sebastian EdwardsRead the book American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle over GoldThe Gold Standard Won’t Be Coming Back - Free Thoughts Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
At $20 trillion, the national debt of the United States is already bigger than the American economy and rising fast because of $1 trillion annual budget deficits. Political brinksmanship around government shutdowns and extending the country’s debt ceiling has greatly raised the risk of default. So what would happen if the U.S. actually went off the fiscal cliff, and was unable to pay its debts? To answer that question, we have one historical data point: the great debt default of 1933-1935, when Franklin D. Roosevelt, Congress, and the Supreme Court agreed to wipe out more than 40 percent of America’s public and private debts. What were the consequences of that debt default for America and the world? What roles did gold, banks, and the Federal Reserve play in that crisis? And what does this history tell us about the risks and realities of an American default today? UCLA Anderson international economist Sebastian Edwards, author of American Default: The Untold Story of FDR, the Supreme Court, and the Battle Over Gold, and moderator Warren Olney, host of KCRW’s “To the Point,” visited Zócalo to explore the threat of American financial peril in a Zócalo/UCLA Anderson event titled “Could the United States Ever Go Bankrupt?” at The RedZone at Gensler in downtown Los Angeles.
Dr. Ole Rummel chats with Prof. Sebastian Edwards, author of "American Default".