

Economics Matters with Laurence Kotlikoff
Economics Matters
Economics Matters is a podcast hosted by Professor Laurence Kotlikoff, one of the most influential economists in the world, a Global Economics Advisor, NY Times Best Selling Author, President of Economic Security Planning, Inc., and Director of the Fiscal Analysis Center. In each episode, Professor Kotlikoff talks to experts about the power of economics in our modern day society. From personal finance and fiscal policy, to social security and income inequality, Economics Matters delves into much of the economic challenges of modern society.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 12min
Altruistic Investing And Difference-Making Philanthropy With Andrew Weiss
Professor Kotlikoff is joined by one of the most lauded economists and investors of the current time, Andrew Weiss. He is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Weiss Asset Management, a Boston-based investment firm, and Professor Emeritus Boston University. After after an amazing career in academic economics, he started Weiss Asset Management, which has grown to be a top investment firm. Together they discuss:
Altruism in investing and difference-making philanthropy.
Andy's remarkable career and path breaking work with Nobel Laureate Joe Stiglitz on credit markets.
His transformation into a financial wizard
His hands-on way of giving back
How to reduce inequality starting with fundamental tax reform
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Economics Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff.
Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
Facebook: kotlikoff
Twitter: @kotlikoff
LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff
Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/
Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/
Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/

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Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 6min
How To Invest Like The Rich With Jonathan Treussard
Former graduate student turned financial expert Jonathan Tressard shares insights on personalized investment strategies, risk management, and the multi millionaire guide to wealth management. He discusses transitioning from Wall Street to managing money for high-wealth families and the importance of finding a customized investment strategy. Tressard's journey to launching his own financial advisory firm showcases the personal touch he brings to wealth management.

Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 12min
Why Do Americans Pay So Much for Health Care and Get so Little?
Professor Kotlikoff is joined by economist, James Rebitzer, and healthcare industry expert, Robert Rebitzer to discuss their latest book "Why Not Better and Cheaper?" This episode is a special one because it's the first time we've had guests that are identical twins! And twins that have co-authored a book on healthcare! In this episode Professor Kotlikoff and the Rebitzer twins discuss America's failing healthcare system, and how the U.S. spends 18 percent of GDP -- a higher share by a mile than any other advanced country, yet we rank 21st in healthcare outcomes.
Topics discussed:
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The heart of America's failing healthcare system.
Not just the system's disorganization, but the failure, for clear cut and highly fixable reasons.
Precisely what's not working in our current system -- all of which can be easily fixed.
Bringing established technologies to full use in lowering healthcare costs and improving healthcare outcomes. What things, exactly?
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Economics Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff.
Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
Facebook: kotlikoff
Twitter: @kotlikoff
LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff
Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/
Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/
Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
Pulling Argentina Out of Economic Malaise With Sebastian Piñera and Domingo Cavallo
Professor Kotlikoff talks the status of the South American economy with Sebastian Piñera, Chile's twice elected former President (2010-2014 and 2018-2022), and Domingo Cavallo, Argentina's twice elected former Economics Minister (1991-1996). If you're keeping up with global economics, you're aware of Argentina's newly elected President Milei and his plan to dollarize the Argentine peso. That and much more are topics of discussion on this episode:
Milei's presidential aspirations for Argentina's economy
South America's economic rebirth
President Milei's potential to end Argentina's worsening economic misery.
Sebastian and Domingo's time in office and their economic accomplishments.
Minister Cavallo, decision to pegg the peso on a one-to-one basis with the dollar during the Menem Presidency.
The potential for Argentina to rise up from their worst economy in historyl
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Economics Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff.
Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
Facebook: kotlikoff
Twitter: @kotlikoff
LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff
Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/
Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/
Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 7min
Geopolitics, Global Demographics and Economics with Camilla Cavendish
Professor Kotlikoff speaks with prominent British journalist, and one of the most influential people in the UK, Camilla Cavendish. Camilla's background is incredibly impressive, not only is she an accomplished journalist, but she's also a regular columnist for the Financial Times, a member of the House of Lords, a former McKensie Management Consultant, an Aid Worker, the former Head of the Downing Street Policy Unit under Prime Minister David Cameron, and an accomplished author.
This discussion with Camilla is wide ranging, covering many topics that all connect back to economy such as:
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
China's economic and military ascendancy, and global demographic change.
Geopolitics
Global Demgraphics
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Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff.
Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
Facebook: kotlikoff
Twitter: @kotlikoff
LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff
Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/
Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/
Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/

Nov 24, 2023 • 59min
Economics Through Poetry With Robert Pinsky
Professor Kotlikoff is joined by colleague and three-time Poet Laureate of the United States, Robert Pinsky. He is an American poet, essayist, literary critic, educator and translator. Throughout his career, Pinsky has been dedicated to identifying and invigorating poetry’s place in the world. Known worldwide, Pinsky’s work has earned him the PEN/Voelcker Award, the William Carlos Williams Prize, the Lenore Marshall Prize, Italy’s Premio Capri, the Korean Manhae Award, and the Harold Washington Award from the City of Chicago, among other accolades.
Robert and Professor Kotlikoff discuss
Robert's poetry.
His path to poetry and academia from his roots.
His new book, Jersey Breaks: Becoming an American Poet.
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Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff.
Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
Facebook: kotlikoff
Twitter: @kotlikoff
LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff
Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/
Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/
Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 17min
Economic Snapshots Of History Through Icons With Laurence Leamer
NY Times Best Selling Author Laurence Leamer joins Laurence Kotlikoff to discuss biographies of icons like The Kennedy's, Trump, and more. They explore how these figures shaped history and their economic impact. Topics include housing market optimism, manufacturing decline, Bayesian inference challenges, and economic shifts affecting job markets and education.

Nov 16, 2023 • 45min
The IRMAA Tax Is Coming For You with Mark Annese and Dan McGrath
Learn about the impact of IRMAA tax on retirement and Social Security benefits, possible costs ranging from $2K to $7K per year, and strategies to limit IRMAA payments. Explore expert insights on navigating Medicare premiums, financial modeling, RMDs, and tax considerations. Discover tactics for fund optimization, income management, and avoiding the IRMAA tax using certified planner resources.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 16min
Finding Salvation For Our Economy With Ed Leamer
Professor Kotlikoff is joined by good friend and renown economis, Ed Leamer. Ed's written five outstanding professional books and has published a slew of articles in economics' leading journals. He's also the brother of the famous author, Larry Leamer, whose podcast will follow soon!
Together they discuss:
The dire state of the U.S. Economy
The mounting debt for Americans
The displacement of jobs overseas and that effect on the American Economy.
The inflated stock market
much more
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Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff.
Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
Facebook: kotlikoff
Twitter: @kotlikoff
LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff
Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/
Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/
Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 18min
The Power of Values Driven Money Management with George Kinder
Professor Kotlikoff is joined by Author, international thought leader, and life-planning pioneer, George Kinder. George has been at the forefront of the financial services industry for more than 35 years, spearheading a movement to put the lives that clients desire to live at the center of their financial plans.
Together they discuss:
The philosophy of client-centered and values-driven money-management
How to challenge many unexamined assumptions in economics, our approaches to democracy, and our knowledge of our own hearts.
Putting purpose at the forefront of finance.
Life planning vs financial planning
Self awareness before personal financial decisions
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Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff and moderated by Alex Kotlikoff.
Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.
Facebook: kotlikoff
Twitter: @kotlikoff
LinkedIn: laurencekotlikoff
Substack: https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/
Books: https://kotlikoff.net/books/
Company: https://maxifiplanner.com/


