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The life and possible death of low interest rates

Apr 15, 2023 · 25m
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  • Larry Summers revived the Depression-era term 'secular stagnation' in 2013 to explain persistent low growth, inflation, and interest rates
  • Summers and Olivier Blanchard built a influential case that slow growth and low rates would persist long-term, reshaping economic understanding
  • Recent inflation spikes and rising interest rates have challenged their secular stagnation theory, creating division between the former collaborators

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