Lawrence White

Eminent economists Kwoka, Valletti, and White discuss the evolving landscape of antitrust economics, analyzing key cases like Google in the US and EU. They explore challenges in competition policy, delve into labor market impacts, and debate the effectiveness of remedies in addressing antitrust concerns.

Lawrence White, an economics professor, discusses the history of money, including the classical gold standard and fiat money systems. He explores the concept of competitive banking and the influence of cryptocurrencies. The podcast also covers the establishment of the Bank of the United States and the debate between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Additionally, the differences between gold-backed currency and fiat currency are explained, along with the potential of alternative currencies like crypto. The use of alternative currencies for privacy, inflation, personal beliefs, and the threat of invasion are also discussed.

Lawrence White, economist and monetary historian, explores money from barter to standards. He contrasts market-based origins with state-led fiat, compares gold’s responsive supply to Bitcoin’s fixed supply, and debates whether a Bitcoin banking layer could reduce volatility. Short, clear takes on what makes a reliable monetary standard.