All Episodes

August 14, 2024 32 mins

In this episode, Dr. Edwin T. Burton discusses the recent global economic concerns, including the impact of Japan's rate hikes, the risks of the carry trade, and the challenges faced by the Federal Reserve in managing the U.S. economy. He also explores the consequences of rising national debt, the myths about deflation, and effective investment strategies during inflationary periods.

Call to Action:
  • Subscribe to "Rubber Meets The Road Economics" on your favorite podcast platform to stay updated with future episodes.
  • Have a question that you’d like Professor Burton to address? Send it to us at rubbermeetstheroadeconomicspod@gmail.com
  • Leave a review and share your thoughts on this episode.

Stay informed and stay engaged as we continue to explore the critical economic issues impacting our world today.

References:
  • U.S. Treasury and Interest Rates: For more information on U.S. Treasury securities and interest rates, visit the official U.S. Department of the Treasury website: www.treasury.gov
  • Federal Reserve: Learn more about the Federal Reserve’s policies and economic data at www.federalreserve.gov
  • National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER): For academic papers and research on inflation, deflation, and other economic topics, visit the NBER website: www.nber.org
Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.