Episodes

  • Navigating 2025: Economic Challenges and Opportunities

    Navigating 2025: Economic Challenges and Opportunities
    Jan 27 2025
    As we approach 2025, global economies face significant challenges, from inflation and supply chain disruptions to labor market shifts. This episode explores the latest economic forecasts, highlighting the need for strategic foresight and adaptation. We delve into regional hurdles in the U.S. and Europe, sectoral challenges in technology and agriculture, and the evolving labor market. Join us for insights on how to navigate these turbulent times and ensure economic resilience in the face of uncertainty. Sources: https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/economic-forecasts-highlight-2025-challenges-ahead-162262 https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/26/real-world-economics-understanding-inflation-will-lead-to-trust-in-economic-policies/ https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/01/27/the-markets-central-bank-rate-decisions-tech-earnings-and-key-economic-data?utm_source=microsoft&utm_campaign=feeds_europe&utm_medium=referral https://www.ndtvprofit.com/personal-finance/the-economics-behind-girl-math-does-it-really-add-up Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Economic Forecasts Highlight 2025 Challenges Ahead (00:04:25) Real World Economics: Understanding inflation will lead to trust in economic policies (00:07:28) The markets: Central bank rate decisions, tech earnings, and key economic data (00:11:07) The Economics Behind Girl Math: Does It Really Add Up?
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    15 mins
  • 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
  • Egypt’s Economic Resurgence and Global Financial Shifts

    Egypt’s Economic Resurgence and Global Financial Shifts
    Jan 23 2025
    Explore Egypt's promising GDP growth forecast by Capital Economics, defying recent economic challenges. Delve into the global economic regime change, marked by rising rates and volatility, and understand how these shifts impact monetary policies. Discover the interplay of politics and economics in India, and examine the influence of the super-rich on global economies. This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of emerging market resilience and the evolving global financial landscape, essential for investors and policymakers. Sources: https://uk.investing.com/news/economy-news/capital-economics-sees-egypt-gdp-growth-outpacing-consensus-93CH-3886009 https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/regime-change-in-the-global-economy/ https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/why-indias-good-economics-is-corrupted-by-bad-politics/ https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsereviewofbooks/2025/01/21/book-review-how-the-super-rich-shape-economies-and-societies-max-steuer-sarah-kerr/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Capital Economics sees Egypt GDP growth outpacing consensus By Investing.com (00:03:35) To understand rising rates and volatility, look to regime change in global economy (00:06:44) Why India’s good economics is corrupted by bad politics (00:10:00) How the super-rich shape economies and societies
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    14 mins
  • Rethinking Economic Measures and Global Trade Dynamics

    Rethinking Economic Measures and Global Trade Dynamics
    Jan 22 2025
    Explore the limitations of GDP and the rise of alternative economic metrics that prioritize well-being and sustainability. Delve into the intersection of economics and security reshaping global trade, and the implications of UK wage growth on monetary policy. Plus, discover how China's DeepSeek is revolutionizing the economics of AI, challenging global tech paradigms. Sources: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/adi-bytes/a-world-without-gdp-rethinking-economic-progress/ https://www.cfr.org/article/rise-economic-security https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-wage-growth-hits-six-070612168.html https://www.forexlive.com/news/chinas-deepseek-may-have-just-upended-the-economics-of-ai-20250121/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) A world without GDP: Rethinking economic progress! (00:03:25) The Rise of Economic Security (00:07:01) UK Wage Growth Hits Six-Month High Ahead of Crunch BOE Meeting (00:10:15) China's DeepSeek may have just upended the economics of AI
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    14 mins
  • Navigating Economic Shifts: Climate Change, Steel Industry, and Trump’s Policies

    Navigating Economic Shifts: Climate Change, Steel Industry, and Trump’s Policies
    Jan 21 2025
    Explore the economic dimensions of climate change, the transformative challenges facing the steel industry, and the global impact of President Trump's policies. This episode delves into how these factors are reshaping markets, influencing policy, and driving innovation. Gain insights into the future of economic growth and the strategic shifts necessary for resilience in a rapidly changing world. Sources: https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/the-economics-of-climate-change-976fd107b41e https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/19/real-world-economics-steelmaking-faces-clash-of-new-tech-obsolete-values/ https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/worldtoday/the-economic-impact-of-president-trump-/104842052 https://www.ft.com/content/9a78898f-6939-471a-9752-470f6b1ca41e Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:37) The Economics of Climate Change (00:03:45) Real World Economics: Steelmaking faces clash of new tech, obsolete values (00:06:38) The economic impact of President Trump (00:10:03) Monetary Policy Radar
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    13 mins
  • Global Economic Shifts: UK Growth, Canadian Inflation, and Steel Industry Innovations

    Global Economic Shifts: UK Growth, Canadian Inflation, and Steel Industry Innovations
    Jan 20 2025
    Explore the UK's economic challenges with its 0.1% growth, delve into Canada's slowing inflation influenced by GST breaks, and uncover the steel industry's technological revolution. Plus, learn about South Africa's potential economic transformation as it prepares to host the G20 summit. This episode offers a comprehensive look at global economic trends and their implications for policy-making and everyday life. Sources: https://www.ft.com/content/f4b985f7-2ac2-4436-b8bd-affc02e26c3b https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2025/01/19/inflation-data-likely-to-show-further-slowing-partly-due-to-gst-break-economists/ https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/19/real-world-economics-steelmaking-faces-clash-of-new-tech-obsolete-values/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-01-18/africa-s-biggest-economy-is-about-to-turn-a-corner Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Economics class: UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts (00:03:50) Inflation data likely to show further slowing, partly due to GST break: economists (00:06:56) Real World Economics: Steelmaking faces clash of new tech, obsolete values (00:10:21) Africa’s Biggest Economy Is About to Turn a Corner
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    14 mins