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- Apr 9, 202614 min
How Economics Has Changed Dating
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- Apr 6, 202621 min
What’s Really Behind Africa’s “Economic Miracle”
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- Mar 31, 202618 min
Is Degrowth the Only Answer?
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- Mar 23, 202614 min
Why $129,000 Is the New Poor
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- Mar 17, 202633 min
The Rise Of The Middle Powers
Europe and the United States share the largest trade relationship in the world, worth nearly 2 trillion dollars each year, but that partnership is starting to fracture. Beneath the surface, this relationship is built on deeply interconnected supply chains, financial systems, and mutual dependencies that extend far beyond simple trade numbers. While headlines focus on tariffs and political tension, the deeper issue is structural dependence and what happens if it begins to unravel. As the United States turns inward and Europe looks to new trade partners, the question arises whether Europe and other middle powers can realistically reduce their reliance on major economic powers. It examines why the trade relationship is more balanced than it appears how services reshape the deficit narrative, the risks facing economies like Germany and Ireland, and what a shift toward independence could mean for the future of global trade. https://economics-explained-tv-program.beehiiv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Dec 22, 202516 min
Did China Just Drop The Ball On Global Dominance?
China’s position as the world’s factory is shifting. Growth is slowing to approximately 4-5%, wages are rising, the workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, the property crisis is weighing on GDP, and Western tariffs are restricting exports. For decades, China produced goods at low cost, but a significant supply chain gap is now emerging. India is emerging as a leading contender, with a 6.4% growth forecast, production-linked incentives attracting companies such as Apple, Samsung, and Micron, and digital infrastructure like UPI and Aadhaar accelerating business. Vietnam, Mexico, and Indonesia are also competing for manufacturing investment. The key question is whether India can redefine manufacturing through scale, stability, and strong domestic demand, or if bureaucracy and inequality will impede its progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Dec 2, 202512 min
A Short Story About Why You Cannot Buy A House
Home ownership is now unattainable in every major city worldwide. For the first time, none of the 95 cities tracked by Demographia are considered affordable. In cities such as Hong Kong (14.4 times income), Sydney (13.8 times), Vancouver, London, and San Francisco, housing prices range from 9 to 30 times the average household income. Essential workers, including teachers and nurses, as well as young families, are being priced out of the cities they support. This raises critical questions about how housing became a leading investment asset, whether prices will continue to rise, and what measures are needed to address the global housing crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Nov 17, 202517 min
The $400 Trillion Problem No One Wants to Talk About
The world’s pension promise is unraveling. In the 1950s, sixteen workers supported each retiree; today, that number has shrunk to just 2.7. This dramatic shift is straining pay-as-you-go pension systems to the breaking point. By 2050, one in six people will be over 65, yet politicians are hesitant to implement tough reforms that would require individuals to work longer, contribute more, or accept smaller benefits. Could Denmark’s approach, which ties the retirement age to life expectancy, or Sweden’s automatic adjustment model, offer a way out? Or will a staggering $400 trillion global retirement gap shake the foundations of economies everywhere? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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