Economics Matters by Laurence Kotlikoff Podcast Larry's Update on the Economy. 7 2 1× 0:00 Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -55:40 -55:40 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. Larry's Update on the Economy. Larry Kotlikoff Dec 19, 2024 7 2 Share Transcript A basic maxim of economics is that you can't predict the future. If you could, you'd have the Midas touch and could pick stock winners every minute of every day. Even Warren Buffett has gone for long stretches underperforming the market. Although I can't predict, I can summarize where things now stand economically and consider scenarios based on what policies our once and future President Trump is claiming he'll implement. Geopolitics also plays a critical role here. The U.S. economic outlook will be very different if we're at war with China over Taiwan six months from now and Russia has conquered Ukraine. Hence, I discuss the geopolitical and global economic outlook as well. Finally, I discuss the global demographic outlook, which, in the long run, is all important. Please help spread the word about Economics Matters by sharing this link: larrykotlikoff.substack.com . Everyone can sign up for free. I convert all free subscriptions to lifetime free subscriptions. And paid subscribers get to spend an hour picking my brain on any issue of interest -- personal finances, economic, political...you name it. All best wishes to you and yours for the holidays and 2025! Larry Subscribe Share World’s Top Financial Planning Tool Check Out MaxiFi Planner 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