Jon Hartley and David Malpass discuss David’s career in business and government, his leadership of the World Bank Group during the COVID-19 crisis, China’s role in international finance, and the impact of 2020s inflation on developing countries, economic growth, and climate policy.

Jon Hartley and Richard Clarida discuss pandemic monetary policy making, inflation, as well as Clarida’s career, academic contributions and government service, including his time as vice chair of the Federal Reserve.

Jon Hartley and Edward Glaeser discuss urban economics, zoning, land use, industrial policy, the recent crime rebound, and human capital’s role in growth.