HeyJaredAI Economics Research Podcast
A podcast where AI hosts explain central bank and economics research papers. Each episode breaks down academic work in a clear conversational format, covering monetary policy, inflation, forecasting, macroeconomics, and financial stability.
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Bank of England: When Inflation Indexes Misguide Monetary Policy (Explained) (opens the original)
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This episode explains a Bank of England research paper that challenges whether the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is always the best guide for monetary policy, arguing that expenditure weights and stabilization weights can diverge. It unpacks how differentiating between "discretionary" and "necessity" inflation components can lead to better welfare outcomes, especially for the euro area, by aligning policy actions with sectors most responsive to interest rates. We break down this crucial concept in
Federal Reserve: Why Don't More Americans Get Economics PhDs? (Explained) (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down a recent Federal Reserve research paper exploring who earns economics PhDs in the U.S. and the structural factors shaping access and success in the field. We delve into why U.S.-born students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, face barriers and what pipeline programs and mentorship models can do to expand opportunities in advanced economics research careers. Read the full paper at https://www.chicagofed.org/publications/working-papers/2026/2026-13 and
Bank of England: Why Did UK Homeowners Choose Pricier 2-Year Fixes After the Mini-Budget Rate Shock? (Explained) (opens the original)
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Dive into a new Bank of England research paper that unpacks how UK homeowners reacted to the September 2022 mini-budget's interest rate shock. This episode explains in plain English why many borrowers opted for shorter, pricier two-year fixed-rate mortgages, prioritizing flexibility and potential equity extraction over longer-term rate insurance. Join us to understand the complex decisions behind mortgage refinancing and the trade-off between rate protection and financial agility. You can find t
Bank of England: Why Interest Rate Hikes Hurt Innovation Differently Across Firms (Explained) (opens the original)
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This episode delves into a Bank of England research paper exploring how monetary policy's effects on innovation and productivity can be surprisingly persistent. We break down findings showing that firms without access to cash flow-based borrowing—lending against earnings rather than physical collateral—cut R&D significantly more after interest rate hikes, leading to lasting impacts on economic output. Discover the crucial role of firm financing in the transmission of monetary policy and how expa
Federal Reserve Bank of New York Staff Reports: Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Unpacking "Ordinal Complementarity" for Stronger Economic Policy and Skill Formation (Explained) (opens the original)
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This episode delves into a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York research paper introducing "ordinal complementarity," a robust way to understand how inputs interact in production processes. We'll explain why this definition offers stronger, more reliable policy implications, particularly for social planner problems and the empirical study of cognitive skill formation in children. Read the full paper at https://www.newyorkfed.org/research/staff_reports/sr1199 and share your thoughts at feedback@e
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