William White: Are Central Bankers Trying To Do Too Much?

The video features a discussion on the challenges and implications of monetary policy, particularly in the context of the Bank of Japan's new approach. It explores the unintended consequences of such policies, the independence of central banks, and the distributional effects of monetary actions. The conversation also delves into the fusion of Keynesian and Austrian economic theories, advocating for increased public and private investment and structural reforms to address current economic issues.

What criticisms does the speaker have regarding quantitative easing?

What does the speaker suggest about the distributional effects of monetary policy?

What is the speaker's perspective on the balance between supply-side reforms and demand-side stimulus?

What historical economic theories does the speaker reference in relation to current monetary policy?