Economist and "Noahpinion" writer Noah Smith and investor Erik Torenberg make sense of what’s happening in the news, technology, business, and beyond, through the lens of economics.
This podcast episode explores the reasons behind the US's high level of deficit spending, including the impact of the Tea Party Congress and President Obama's fiscal policies. The speakers discuss the historical context of austerity measures, the role of the COVID-19 pandemic, the consequences of rising debt, and poten...
This podcast episode explores the economic challenges and opportunities facing different countries and regions around the world, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, Haiti, and Canada. The speakers discuss issues such as the lack of natural resources, reliance on oil revenue, the r...
This podcast episode explores the economic challenges and geopolitical dynamics in Europe, focusing on the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Poland, and Turkey. It discusses the impact of Brexit on the UK's economy, the need for growth and reform in France, Germany's identity crisis and industrial decline, Poland's rema...
This podcast episode explores the current state of the US and Asian economies, focusing on challenges and opportunities in various countries. The discussions cover topics such as the US economy's positive aspects and concerns about growing federal debt, China's economic challenges and focus on manufacturing, Japan's ef...
This podcast episode explores the complex and multifaceted impact of AI on the economy, employment, and society as a whole. Experts discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by advancements in AI, considering both its potential to revolutionize industries and its implications for human labor. The episode highl...
This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted world of real estate, highlighting its historical impact on the economy, its post-2008 trajectory, and the current challenges and opportunities in the housing market. Experts discuss the complexities of construction materials and building codes, the limitations of wood ...
This podcast episode delves into the decline of Twitter's American user base and the complexities surrounding race, social unrest, and cultural shifts in America. The speakers trace the pattern of social unrest from the 1960s to the present day, highlighting the rise and fall of social movements and the role of popular...
This podcast episode examines the historical and political complexities surrounding Russia's foreign policy, particularly in relation to Ukraine and Poland. It highlights the influence of historical imperialism and cultural proximity on Russia's decision-making, challenging the conventional wisdom that NATO expansion w...
This podcast episode explores various economic myths, unemployment rates, employment statistics, economic psychology, the possibility of economic collapse in America, international development strategies, the role of manufacturing in economic development, and the comparative advantages of poor countries in manufacturin...
This podcast episode delves into various topics, including the need for Germany to develop a robust liberal nationalism, exploring China's manufacturing strategy, examining the challenges faced by Tesla in China, and discussing the importance of maintaining domestic manufacturing capabilities.
This podcast episode discusses the concept of the Great Stagnation, a slowdown in productivity growth that began in the 1970s. The speakers explore the challenges of scaling up manufacturing in America, particularly in the context of the aircraft industry. They also discuss the potential for advancements in technology,...
This podcast episode explores the various aspects of Japanese culture and its influence around the world, delving into its uniqueness and how it differs from the American culture. It also examines the decline of Japanese manufacturing in the face of competition from China and Korea, as well as the challenges Japan face...
This podcast episode explores the intricate dynamics of the US economy, including the likelihood of a recession, the relationship between economic indicators and yield curve inversion, and the interplay of monetary, fiscal, and demographic factors that shape inflation. It also delves into the complexities of the housin...
This podcast episode addresses diverse topics, encompassing issues in academia such as plagiarism, the role of universities in research and innovation, evaluating research quality, and challenges faced by particle physics. It also explores the impact of age and gatekeeper effects on scientific innovation and proposes s...
This podcast offers an in-depth analysis of various topics, ranging from the influence of extreme rhetoric on Twitter and the characteristics of fascism to the conflicts in the Middle East and the importance of industrial production. The overarching theme is the need for a pragmatic and strategic approach in addressing...
This podcast episode delves into Argentina's unique inflation problem, lack of development state, generous welfare state, excessive government spending, and capital flight. It explores the complex issues of hyperinflation, dollarization, and the challenges of managing finances in such an environment. The discussion als...
This podcast episode delves into the topics of inflation, grocery prices, and the semiconductor industry. It explores the impact of inflation on people's perception of the economy and suggests that waiting for the lag effect of inflation may ease frustration. The discussion also highlights the factors causing the rise ...
This podcast episode explores various aspects and complexities of immigration, including the economic impact, political theories, cultural implications, and housing challenges. The discussions cover different perspectives and arguments surrounding immigration, such as the rationality of seeking better opportunities, th...
This podcast episode covers a variety of topics related to energy sources and technologies. It explores influential individuals and institutions shaping the global power landscape, as well as the challenges and potential of nuclear power, solar panels, batteries, and wind power. The importance of decarbonization, land ...
This podcast episode covers a range of topics, including government spending on nonprofits, politics in academia, and the impact of nonprofit organizations on social services. It discusses the challenges faced by nonprofit organizations in areas such as education and housing and highlights the need for transparency and...
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