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  • Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightforward updates from the world of economics.
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  • Russia’s Economic Reality Under Scrutiny

    Russia’s Economic Reality Under Scrutiny
    Jan 26 2025
    Economists are raising doubts about Russia's reported economic data, questioning the authenticity of its claimed growth amidst geopolitical tensions. This episode explores the potential manipulation of economic figures, the impact of international sanctions, and the broader implications for global economic stability. We also delve into the transformative potential of the digital gig economy in vulnerable regions, the housing challenges facing East Valley's economic boom, and the complex relationship between capitalism and democracy. Join us for a deep dive into these pressing economic issues and their global ramifications. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/economists-question-russia-economic-data-see-trouble-picture-ukraine-war-2025-1 https://reliefweb.int/report/world/online-labour-market-assessment-how-international-digital-labour-market-can-improve-livelihoods-vulnerable-populations-regions-facing-economic-and-social-challenges https://www.chandlernews.com/santan/news/east-valley-officials-housing-an-economic-development-issue/article_1832349e-da8a-11ef-913a-bb5fb193d131.html https://www.nybooks.com/online/2025/01/25/the-ungovernable-economy-trevor-jackson/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) Economists are questioning Russia's economic data, seeing a more troubled picture (00:03:57) Online Labour Market Assessment: How the International Digital Labour Market Can Improve the Livelihoods of Vulnerable Populations in Regions Facing Economic and Social Challenges (00:07:53) East Valley officials: housing an economic development issue (00:10:29) The Ungovernable Economy
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    14 mins
  • Global Economies Under Scrutiny: Russia’s Data, Single Living Costs, and EU’s Competitive Edge

    Global Economies Under Scrutiny: Russia’s Data, Single Living Costs, and EU’s Competitive Edge
    Jan 25 2025
    Dive into the complexities of global economics as we question the authenticity of Russia's economic data amidst geopolitical tensions. Explore the financial trade-offs of living solo in a world designed for couples, and understand the EU's urgent need to boost competitiveness against the US and China. Plus, analyze the UK's consumer confidence drop and its implications for economic stability. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the strategic maneuvers shaping the global economic landscape. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/economists-question-russia-economic-data-see-trouble-picture-ukraine-war-2025-1 https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/01/27/the-economics-of-being-single-the-financial-tradeoffs-of-living-solo https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/economics/article/consumer-confidence-hits-lowest-point-in-a-year-s73q8crpb https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/eu-needs-to-boost-competitiveness-to-match-us-and-china-says-economics-commissioner-93CH-3829899?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=msn&utm_campaign=msncharlie Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Economists are questioning Russia's economic data, seeing a more troubled picture (00:03:43) The economics of being single: the financial trade-offs of living solo (00:06:01) Consumer confidence hits lowest point in a year (00:09:30) EU needs to boost competitiveness to match US and China, says Economics Commissioner
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    13 mins
  • Navigating Economic Shifts: Global Decoupling, Grab’s Impact, and Germany’s Job Challenges

    Navigating Economic Shifts: Global Decoupling, Grab’s Impact, and Germany’s Job Challenges
    Jan 24 2025
    Explore the potential $5.7 trillion loss from global economic decoupling, the transformative impact of Grab on Singapore's economy, and the job threats posed by economic transformation in Germany. Plus, discover how Stanford's revamped economics curriculum is preparing students for diverse career paths. This episode delves into the intricate balance between geopolitical strategies, technological advancements, and economic stability, offering insights for policymakers, business leaders, and future economists. Sources: https://oilprice.com/Finance/the-Economy/Global-Economy-Faces-57-Trillion-Loss-from-Decoupling.html https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/the-economic-impact-in-singapore/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-23/german-jobs-increasingly-threatened-by-economic-transformation https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/12/economics-major-expanded-to-better-suit-different-career-paths Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Global Economy Faces $5.7 Trillion Loss from Decoupling (00:04:17) The Economic Impact of Grab in Singapore (00:06:53) German Jobs Increasingly Threatened by Economic Transformation (00:09:30) Economics major expanded to better suit different career paths
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    13 mins

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