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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 1H 1M

Who Needs Cryptocurrency?

from Conversations with Economists · host Conversations With Economists

In this episode of Conversations with Economists we discuss crypto assetts and the future of finance. Martin Fiszbein moderates a debate between Tarek Hassan and David Lagakos, all economics professors at Boston University. Professor Hassan's background is in international finance, macro-finance, and social factors in economic growth. Professor Lagakos's research is focused on development economics, productivity, and structural transformation.

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