
That's population or country we'll get back to that. I think it ties together a lot of the different pieces and areas you've been writing on through the years, with a common, overarching link that brings them all together. But you've written now your third book, right? This is your third book you've written? Is that right?īeckworth: Okay. In fact, I think our history goes back to the great glory days of blogging, right after the great financial crisis, and a lot of good times back then. You are quite the internet celebrity and a writer and contributor, and it's been great to engage with you on these issues through the years. ĭavid Beckworth: Matt, welcome back to the show.īeckworth: Well, it's great to have you on. If you notice an error, please reach out to. Note: While transcripts are lightly edited, they are not rigorously proofed for accuracy.

Finally, they also discuss the Fed’s new average inflation targeting regime, and what kind of direction the Fed will take over the new few years. Matt once again joins Macro Musings to discuss his new book, *One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger.* Specifically, David and Matt talk about how to reinvigorate the economy through enacting better housing and transportation policies, dramatically increasing immigration, reviving America’s forgotten cities, and more.

Matt Yglesias is the co-founder of Vox, a senior correspondent who focuses on politics and economic policy, and a returning guest to the podcast.
