Episodes

  • Economic Turmoil: Musk’s Influence and Price Control Debates

    Economic Turmoil: Musk’s Influence and Price Control Debates
    Feb 21 2025
    Explore the potential economic impact of Elon Musk's advisory role and the controversial debate on price controls in the U.S. economy. Delve into the implications of Treasury yield fluctuations and the Asia Economic Dialogue's focus on resilience amid global challenges. This episode offers a deep dive into the forces shaping economic stability and policy decisions today. Sources: https://futurism.com/economist-elon-musk-recession https://santamariatimes.com/opinion/editorial/price-controls-are-bad-economics-guest-commentary/article_9bf23c66-ef07-11ef-b23d-bf25ed72d5d8.html https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/20/us-treasury-yields-investors-await-further-economic-data-.html https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/world/asia-economic-dialogue-2025-begins-in-pune-focuses-on-resilience-and-global-economic-challenges/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) Economist Warns That Elon Musk Is About to Cause a "Deep, Deep Recession" (00:03:50) Price controls are bad economics (00:07:08) Treasury yields lower as investors await further economic data (00:10:38) Asia Economic Dialogue 2025 begins in Pune, focuses on resilience and global economic challenges
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    15 mins
  • Australia’s Banking Sector Under Scrutiny and Spain’s Economic Surge

    Australia’s Banking Sector Under Scrutiny and Spain’s Economic Surge
    Feb 20 2025
    Explore the latest report on Australia's major banks, highlighting their role in economic stability and consumer protection amidst rising inflation and interest rates. Discover how Spain's booming economy, driven by immigration, challenges xenophobic ideologies and offers a model for growth. Plus, delve into the economic impact of India's Maha Kumbh and the country's efforts to enhance economic data reporting. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how different nations are navigating economic challenges and opportunities. Sources: https://www.miragenews.com/economics-committee-releases-report-on-four-1411953/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/19/spain-economy-booming-migration-gdp-growth https://www.fortuneindia.com/long-reads/the-economics-of-maha-kumbh-heres-how-the-mega-45-day-event-can-help-indias-economy/120579 https://www.cnbctv18.com/economy/india-upgrades-economic-data-reporting-monthly-labour-surveys-new-iip-release-date-private-capex-survey-19561613.htm Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Economics Committee Releases Report On Four Major Banks (00:05:13) Why is Spain’s economy booming? Thanks to migration – which proves xenophobia doesn’t pay (00:08:45) The economics of Maha Kumbh: Here's how the mega 45-day event can help India's economy (00:12:21) India to beef up economic data reporting with monthly labour surveys, new IIP release date, pvt capex report
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    16 mins
  • Vietnam’s Ambitious Economic Leap and Florida’s Urban Planning Dilemma

    Vietnam’s Ambitious Economic Leap and Florida’s Urban Planning Dilemma
    Feb 19 2025
    Explore Vietnam's bold economic measures aiming for over 8% GDP growth by 2025, focusing on innovation, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Meanwhile, delve into Florida's costly suburban sprawl and the push for sustainable urban development. Plus, insights into America's inflation worries and China's strategic economic growth amidst global challenges. Sources: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-targets-gdp-growth-above-8-with-bold-economic-measures-2372849.html https://www.chronicleonline.com/opinion/columnists/the-economics-of-development-suburban-sprawl-is-costly-for-florida-communities/article_70e9fcc1-31d4-5102-b651-2a7d3185b12f.html https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/02/18/american-inflation-looks-increasingly-worrying https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-02-18/Private-economy-propels-China-s-momentous-economic-growth-1B5NL1R3r56/p.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Vietnam targets GDP growth above 8% with bold economic measures (00:03:36) The economics of development: Suburban sprawl is costly for Florida communities (00:07:03) American inflation looks increasingly worrying (00:10:01) Private economy propels China's momentous economic growth
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    13 mins
  • Spain’s Migration Model: A Blueprint for Economic Success

    Spain’s Migration Model: A Blueprint for Economic Success
    Feb 18 2025
    Explore how Spain's innovative approach to migration has fueled its economic boom, setting an example for Europe. Discover the strategies behind its 3.2% growth and low unemployment, and how this model could guide other nations facing demographic challenges. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/18/how-spains-radically-different-approach-to-migration-helped-its-economy-soar https://english.news.cn/20250217/a8d5b10b3f734aafad194c91fb15bfb6/c.html https://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/552603 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/report-reveals-barriers-black-entrepreneurs-150000359.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) How Spain’s radically different approach to migration helped its economy soar (00:03:48) China steadfastly promotes economic globalization, multipolar world: FM spokesperson (00:06:55) Japan's Economic Growth Outpaces Expectations, Boosts Interest Rate Prospects (00:10:57) Report Reveals Barriers Black Entrepreneurs Face, Despite Growth And Economic Promise
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    14 mins
  • Rising Costs of Foodborne Illnesses and Global Economic Insights

    Rising Costs of Foodborne Illnesses and Global Economic Insights
    Feb 16 2025
    Explore the $2 billion increase in the economic cost of foodborne illnesses from 2013 to 2018, highlighting the financial burden on the U.S. economy. Delve into the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes and global PMI data to understand the macroeconomic landscape. Discover how the UK narrowly avoided a recession and the implications for its future. Gain insights into China's economic challenges and the broader global economic dynamics. This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of pressing economic issues and their impact on policy and markets. Sources: https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2021/april/economic-cost-of-major-foodborne-illnesses-increased-2-billion-from-2013-to-2018 https://www.tastylive.com/news-insights/stock-market-sleepwalking-global-recession-growth-slows https://english.news.cn/20250216/b7736383ebd64cdcb324a7b39a2bf118/c.html https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-s-economic-woes-are-merely-growing-pains Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) Economic Cost of Major Foodborne Illnesses Increased $2 Billion From 2013 to 2018 (00:03:52) Federal Reserve (FOMC) Meeting Minutes and Global PMI Data: Macro Week Ahead (00:07:34) Economic Watch: UK economy avoids recession, but for how long? (00:10:13) China's economic woes are merely growing pains
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    13 mins
  • Economic Shifts: AI’s Role, China’s Growth, and UK’s Fiscal Challenges

    Economic Shifts: AI’s Role, China’s Growth, and UK’s Fiscal Challenges
    Feb 15 2025
    Explore the evolving economic landscape with insights on AI's impact on labor and investment, China's economic trajectory amidst global speculation, and the UK's ambitious yet risky fiscal consolidation. Delve into Nigeria's controversial economic indicator revamp and its implications for policy and public perception. This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of global economic dynamics and their future implications. Sources: https://www.techbuzznews.com/labor-inflation-and-policy-the-economic-outlook-amid-ai-growth-and-political-change/ https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-s-economic-woes-are-merely-growing-pains https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/the-uks-fiscal-adjustment-is-at-risk-of-failure/ https://african.business/2025/02/trade-investment/nigerias-revamp-of-economic-indicators-sparks-debate Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:38) Labor, Inflation, and Policy: The Economic Outlook Amid AI Growth and Political Change (00:03:49) China's economic woes are merely growing pains (00:06:30) The UK's fiscal adjustment is at risk of failure (00:09:17) Nigeria's revamp of economic indicators sparks debate
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    13 mins
  • Economic Revisions Stir Debate in Nigeria and UK Growth Concerns

    Economic Revisions Stir Debate in Nigeria and UK Growth Concerns
    Feb 14 2025
    Explore Nigeria's controversial unemployment metric overhaul and its implications for economic policy. Meanwhile, the UK's modest GDP growth fails to uplift living standards, sparking calls for government action. Delve into China's economic 'growing pains' and the nuanced perspectives on its future. Plus, join a deep dive into tariffs with economist Dr. David Hebert at Kentucky Wesleyan College. This episode offers a comprehensive look at global economic shifts and their real-world impacts. Sources: https://african.business/2025/02/trade-investment/nigerias-revamp-of-economic-indicators-sparks-debate https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/feb/13/uk-gdp-economy-growth-stagnation-shrinking-recession-rachel-reeves-business-live https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/China-s-economic-woes-are-merely-growing-pains https://www.owensborotimes.com/news/2025/02/kentucky-wesleyan-college-to-host-economist-for-presentation-on-tariffs/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Nigeria's revamp of economic indicators sparks debate (00:03:28) UK recession fears ease as economy returns to growth, but living standards fall (00:06:06) China's economic woes are merely growing pains (00:08:36) Kentucky Wesleyan College to host economist for presentation on tariffs
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    12 mins
  • Global Economic Shifts: UK Growth, Trade Tensions, and Energy Transitions

    Global Economic Shifts: UK Growth, Trade Tensions, and Energy Transitions
    Feb 13 2025
    Explore the unexpected 0.1% growth in the UK economy, defying predictions amidst economic challenges. Delve into the global trade policy uncertainties impacting the US, Europe, China, and beyond. Discover how South Africa's shift towards renewable energy could drive sustainable growth, and examine Greece's economic potential threatened by labor shortages. This episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate dynamics shaping the global economic landscape. Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/13/uk-gdp-q4-2024-.html https://www.thailand-business-news.com/economics/192994-trade-policy-uncertainty-increases-economic-pressure-in-the-us-europe-china-and-globally https://theconversation.com/sustainable-economic-growth-in-south-africa-will-come-from-renewables-not-coal-what-our-model-shows-239339 https://www.tovima.com/finance/study-greeces-economic-growth-threatened-by-labor-shortages/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:46) UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations (00:03:49) Trade Policy Uncertainty Increases Economic Pressure in the US, Europe, China, and Globally (00:07:16) Sustainable economic growth in South Africa will come from renewables, not coal: what our model shows (00:10:41) Study: Greece’s Economic Growth Threatened by Labor Shortages
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    14 mins