Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Is this 1929 All Over Again? 24 3 6 1× 0:00 Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -1:08:30 -1:08:30 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Is this 1929 All Over Again? John Llewellyn, Lehman's Former Chief Economist, Head of Independent-Economics, and Leading Global Analyst, Talks Today's and Tomorrow's Geoeconomics and Geopolitics Larry Kotlikoff Nov 24, 2025 24 3 6 Share Transcript John, as you’ll quickly learn from this terrific podcast, has seen more and knows more about the global economy, regional economies, and geopolitics than virtually all of the world’s top finance and economics ministers as well as treasury secretaries. John founded Independent-Economics after Lehman’s bankruptcy and his internal warnings went unheeded. Prior to working at Lehman, John spent two decades at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris where he was, first, Head of International Forecasting and Policy Analysis and then Chef de Cabinet to the Secretary-General. His OECD positing came after a decade-long professorship in economics at the University of Cambridge where he was a Fellow of St. John’s College. John holds an undergraduate degree from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and a doctorate in economics from the University of Oxford. He has published widely. Share Subscribe Your Best Investment Ever? Economic Matters - The podcast is hosted by Laurence Kotlikoff, a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author , President of maxifi.com , and Author of Money Magic . Stay Connected: Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Amazon Music Discussion about this episode Comments Restacks Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Economics can make a massive difference - collectively and personally. Listen in as we chat with some of the most influential leaders in economics across the globe. Subscribe Listen on Substack App RSS Feed Appears in episode Larry Kotlikoff Recent Episodes Naill Ferguson, the Preeminent Economic Historian, Talks Geopolitics -- Yesterday's, Today's, and Tomorrow's Aug 10 • Larry Kotlikoff Jack Schibli of Lane Generational Explains Why the Stock Market Runs Largely on Autopilot and the Equity-Investing Danger this Presents Aug 2 • Larry Kotlikoff The Brilliant and Captivating Justin Wolfers Talks Economics and the Economy Jul 31 • Larry Kotlikoff Economics Matter's First Substack Live! Talking Social Security's Extreme Insolvency with Pam Krueger, Founder and CEO of Wealthramp, and… Jul 29 • Larry Kotlikoff Brilliant Investing Requires Thinking and Looking Outside the Box -- Steve Laffey Is an Extraordinary Investor. This is a Podcast You Can't… Jul 23 Economist John Goodman, Father of HSAs and One of America's Most Influential Policymakers, Talks US Healthcare Reform Jul 16 • Larry Kotlikoff Bruce Mehlman Joins Economics Matters to Discuss the Long-Term Economic Impact of the War in Iran, Geopolitics, Economic History, and His… Jul 2 • Larry Kotlikoff Sebastian Mallaby Returns to Discuss AI and his Latest Bestseller: The Infinity Machine. Jun 25 • Larry Kotlikoff