Debate: Interest Rates and Economic Distortions
Featuring: Paul Musson, Former Senior Portfolio Manager at Mackenzie Investments & Author of Capital Offence
Paul Musson joins Investment Wars to unpack one of the most misunderstood forces shaping modern markets: interest rates. In a thought-provoking conversation that touches on inflation, money supply, and the consequences of government intervention, Musson makes the case for economic education and a return to first principles. From the natural rate of interest to the dangers of debt-fueled consumption, this episode offers a sharp critique of how policy distorts the economy—and what investors need to understand to navigate it.
In today’s episode, we explore:
- The difference between the natural and neutral rates of interest—and why it matters
- Why a stable money supply may be better than endless expansion
- How inflation arises when money growth outpaces productivity
- What good deflation looks like—and why it’s not necessarily bad
- The inflationary consequences of government stimulus during crises
- How education and transparency can empower better financial decision-making
- Why the current system rewards a few at the expense of many—and what needs to change
Is it time to rethink everything we’ve been taught about inflation, interest, and economic intervention?
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