Tyler Goodspeed: What You Know About Recessions Could Be All Wrong

March 11, 2026

Source: Bloomberg's Trumponomics Podcast

Everything we think we know about recessions is wrong—or at least mostly wrong—according to ExxonMobil Chief Economist Tyler Goodspeed. He argues downturns aren’t the inevitable result of overheated booms and don’t arrive simply because expansions last too long. In his new book, Recession: The Real Reasons Economies Shrink and What to Do About It, which spans 250 years of US and UK economic history, Goodspeed contends recessions are typically the product of sudden, overlapping shocks—particularly to energy and food—that derail otherwise healthy expansions.

Event planners seeking a speaker who can connect global economic forces to real-world business and policy decisions will find exceptional value in hosting Dr. Tyler Goodspeed. Drawing on his experience as former Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and now Chief Economist at ExxonMobil, Dr. Goodspeed delivers sharp, data-driven insights on how fiscal policy, geopolitics, and markets intersect to shape opportunity and risk. His presentations equip audiences with the clarity and context needed to navigate uncertainty and make smarter strategic decisions in a volatile global economy. Contact us for Dr. Goodspeed’s availability.

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