Lord Mervyn King on Central Banking

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On Friday, January 14, Lord Mervyn King joined Markus’ Academy for a lecture. King is a Professor of Economics and Law at NYU Stern School of Business and NYU Law. He has also served as Governor of the Bank of England and Chairman of its Monetary Policy Committee as well as Deputy Governor, Chief Economist, Executive Director and a non-executive director of the bank. Introductory remarks by Markus Brunnermeier

[@simonjohns3861]

Mervyn King's articulation of complex economic issues is refreshing. He appears to have focussed on soliciting honesty and consensus as the Governor of B0fE. I have lost faith in central banks, MMT and politicians, but completely embrace his views on where it went wrong and suggest that he play a key role in globally putting it right from here!

[@gileschance952]

Hear Hear

[@rodpetrie1088]

A very good interview for those that are interested in the subject. MK is so good at explaining a complex issue in a simple straightforward way. It would be most reassuring if he would return to the BOE for a while, just to get through this tricky period.

[@advocate1563]

absoluteky fasinating. Thank you.

[@charlessuh5576]

Thank you for this!

[@captainhindsight8604]

Anyone know what weight of darts he's currently using?

[@rodpetrie1088]

Please could we not persuade this gentle man to come back to the forefront of economics / central banking. What a waste for such a man with all his experience to be wasting his time pruning roses. Come back Mervyn, come back ASAP.

[@lefthooklansing]

hilarious talk on CBDC. Are people dreaming? - checkbook money has been around since John Law, and our money has been digital for decades. What do you think a debit card is? Crypto people will all go BK. Crypto has no assets backing it like a Citibank dollar does.