Financial Plumbing with Patrick McKenzie and Erik Torenberg

<p>In this episode of Upstream, Erik Torenberg interviews Patrick McKenzie (patio11) about the intricacies of the financial system, focusing on banking, money laundering, and regulatory compliance. They discuss several of Patrick’s essays from Bits About Money. </p><p><br></p><p>Patrick discusses the three stages of money laundering - placement, layering, and integration - and how the financial system has been deputized to act as law enforcement. The conversation touches on the unintended consequences of strict regulations, including their impact on economic growth and financial inclusion.</p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p>🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders...