Lots More with Lev Menand on the Eurodollar Market Now
Odd Lots has been exploring the history of the eurodollar market in a special three-part series hosted by Columbia Law School's Lev Menand and the New York Fed's Josh Younger. But why should we care a...
17 Tammi 202534min
The Hidden History of Eurodollars, Part 3: Spinning Out of Control
In this special three-part series, Odd Lots is exploring the history of the eurodollar market. By the 1970s, eurodollars are hitting the headlines — and not in a good way. While this new form of money...
16 Tammi 202537min
The Hidden History of Eurodollars, Part 2: Defending the Dollar System
In this special three-part series, Odd Lots is exploring the history of the eurodollar market. As we enter the turbulent 1960s, the eurodollar market has grown big enough to catch the eye of regulator...
15 Tammi 202543min
The Hidden History of Eurodollars, Part 1: Cold War Origins
At more than $10 trillion outstanding, the eurodollar market is one of the biggest forms of shadow banking activity out there. It's also one of the most interesting markets in existence, allowing non-...
14 Tammi 202533min
Why Government Hiring Is So Inefficient
Regardless of your political ideology, it's easy to agree that government should work well; that it should be able to hire talented officials, and build things in a timely, cost-effective manner. Of c...
13 Tammi 202548min
Evolving Money: A Faster, Cheaper Way to Pay (Sponsored Content)
In the 1950s, a businessman, looking for a new way to settle his lunch tab, sparked a payments revolution and paved the way for today’s cashless economy. Now, the growing use of stablecoins like USDC ...
12 Tammi 202516min
Lots More on the Global Selloff in Government Bonds
One of the biggest stories in markets right now is the huge selloff in government bonds. And we're not just talking about the US here. The UK is seeing multi-year highs in long-end yields. So is Japan...
10 Tammi 202522min
This Is How Electricity Rates Are Actually Set
Utilities in the US have a couple big jobs to do. On the one hand, they need to deliver affordable and reliable power to their customers. On the other hand, they also need to maintain and upgrade huge...
9 Tammi 202543min
