This week on Macro Matters we welcome the renowned professor and author, Barry Eichengreen to discuss polarised politics in the eye of a Covid storm. How has coronavirus fueled the populist narrative and what does this mean for investors?

Part 1 begins by touching on themes from Barry’s published works and explains the key drivers of populism and its impact on economic growth. Diving into the pandemic, the discussion turns to Covid’s unequal economic impact whilst also covering the US Election and the challenges being faced in Eastern Europe.

Part 2 follows Steph and Paul as they discuss examples of populism in action today, what it means for investors and what we can expect going forward.