My new book is out! In the book, How Low Interest Rates Change the World, I argue that forty years of declining interest rates from 1980 to 2020 fundamentally reshaped the world, and I speculate on what may lie ahead.| Rangvid’s Blog
The US economy has proved remarkably resilient during this period of monetary tightening. One important reason is that households had large savings left over from the pandemic when the tightening began. I analyse why household savings accumulated during the pandemic and when they will be depleted. When this happens, households will be less resilient, which may have a negative impact on consumption and economic activity. I also analyse how excess savings are related to the flare-up and subsequ...| Rangvid’s Blog