macro economics

Arunabha Ghosh, an internationally recognized public policy expert, author and columnist is the founder-CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), one of Asia's top climate think-tanks. In numerous reports, articles and speeches, Dr. Ghosh has convincingly argued that confronting the challenges of climate change will require better policies at the national level and massive levels of cooperation between government and businesses and between nation states across international borders. We will need to address the linkages between the growth of renewable energy and our changing geopolitical landscapes, the role of investment and finance in creating a green future, and persuade ourselves that pessimism at the lack of progress in reducing emissions is not an option. A green future is not an end in itself, but rather the means to an end: a more prosperous and secure future for all. The time to act is now.

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Join us as we transcend time and space to Guelph, Ontario to get a Daoist perspective on the pandemy. Bill broadens Dave's understanding of Daoism while they explore the Yin and Yang of the pandemy.  Hold onto the one while we explore doing without doing, the value of having a conscious practical philosophy, and George's Jazz Funeral!  Cloud Walking Owl plays Book Title and Substack Article in the Form of a Pandemy Question, inspired by Nardwuar the Human Serviette.  Bill shares how lockdowns were more than an opportunity for self exploration and growth they were also a period where some people fell down rabbit holes of foreign propaganda.  They also explore macro economic changes in response to the pandemy. Bill shares his hope of people living in harmony with nature and each other.

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Dave recorded this interview from the Upper Canada Treaty Territory on the traditional territory's of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral people. 

Thanks for joining us as we unite humanity through stories of hope, connection, and community in the face of the global pandemy. We are all in this together, and we’re glad you’re here together with us. Thanks for taking a moment to like and subscribe and follow the Pandemy Show on social media (Twitter, Insta, FB, and TikTok). Thanks to Giant Value for letting us know everything is going to be alright, Pieper for the art work, and Becky Nethery for copywriting and website design.

We had initially prepared an entirely different episode for today, but last week's Silicon Valley Bank collapse, the largest in U.S. history since 2008, meant a quick change of plans.

What happened? What is unique about this bank run, and what isn't? How much should regulators be blamed, and how much should bank management be? Do social media and today's frantic digital environment mean this is the end of banking as we know it?

Luigi and Bethany talk to two experts with unique insights into the crisis: Chicago Booth Professor Douglas Diamond, who won the 2022 Nobel Prize for his decades-long work on bank runs, and Eric Rosengren, former Boston Fed President, for his view as a regulator. They discuss the factors that led to the collapse, including risky lending practices, lack of oversight, and the challenges of regulating the rapidly evolving world of banking. They also explore the broader implications of the collapse, including the impact on the broader financial system and the role of regulation in promoting financial stability.

Show Notes:

• Nobel Laureate Douglas Diamond on How the Fed Could Have Prevented SVB’s Collapse, by Brooke Fox, on ProMarket
• How Do We Avoid the Next SVB? by Chicago Booth Professor Anil Kashyap, on ProMarket
• Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-cap-camp:podcast23-20230320

Scott and Jeff discuss the effects the tax rate has on how much taxes are raised with Professor Arthur Laffer,  for whom the Laffer Curve is named. The Laffer Curve shows the likely relationship between tax rates and tax revenue. We hear the famous story of drawing the curve on a napkin. We ask  Professor Laffer about the Laffer Curve, and we get his opinion on the revenue maximizing tax rate.

Dylan Jenkinson (One of our big producer hot shots) joins us for a look back at all our great episodes from this last year. We also discuss further what the mini-series will look like and our estimated schedule. Head to our website to subscribe to the mailing list to be notified when the mini-series is about to be launched! theempiresclothes.com

Aaron joins us this week to chat crypto, fear-based marketing, investment tips, and the most valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. Quick reminder: This will be our last TENC expert interview before we take a short break between seasons 1 and 2. Hit subscribe or join our mailing list on our website to stay informed on when season 2 will premiere.

Julius is the editor of American Affairs Journal and contributing author to many fine papers at the publication. It was founded to provide a forum for people who believe that the conventional partisan platforms are no longer relevant to the most pressing challenges facing our country.

If you’ve enjoyed his discussion here, then we invite you to check out more of their work at americanaffairsjournal.org.

We catch up with Bruce to discuss his findings, as well as dive a little deeper into how only negative news might impact our society and politics as a whole.

We break down many of the concepts in her book Dopamine Nation, where social media fits into all this, and how this might explain some of our nation's extreme political divisions.

Her work took her all over as she spread the message that our system is no safer since the GFC and if we want capitalism to prosper, we need to take a long hard look at not just the rules and regulations we create, but the value system we all operate within.

In this episode, we dive into why capitalism is not sustainable and how we can think and approach solutions to avoid its natural tendency towards cronyism.

James Kwak is a professor at the University of Connecticut School of Law and writes extensively on the contemporary politics of our time.

Robin Hanson is an Associate Professor at George Mason University and write about all manners of economics, A.I., systems thinking and even aliens.

Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

Stephen is a software engineer working in the financial services industry and feels an obligation to speak out against the dangers that crypto could pose to the global economy and society at large.
 
Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

Taking a step back he asks us to examine the future of western civilization while pondering where we might be headed.

Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

Eric Kaufmann is a Professor of Politics at the University of London where he helps walk us through how we got here and where we might be headed.

Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

Garett Jones joins us to discuss why it's better to surround yourself with smart people than trying to become one. He also turns us towards his book 10% Less Democracy: Why You Should Trust Elites a Little More and the Masses a Little Less. He ends with some suggestions on how to move forward and govern ourselves a little better and fight a little less.
Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar: https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY
Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King: https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks
Jim Rogers on the Rise of China: https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w
Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism: https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ
First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich: https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E
Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation: https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

We also dive into his thoughts on Crypto as well as his thoughts on Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDC’s.
Hang on tight!
Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar: https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY
Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King: https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks
Jim Rogers on the Rise of China: https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w
Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism: https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ
First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich: https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E
Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation: https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

Ann Pettifor joins us to discuss all this and more. Ultimately, she believes that governments around the world have given over a vast sum of political decisions and roles to the free market which has now given rise to global populist anger. We’re facing a massive question of who should control our economic systems and should we be able to vote them into or out of power. Only the future knows, but until then Ann helps guide us into an understanding of the forces behind these great shifts.

Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

Laying out his fundamental beliefs Felix doesn’t see a true problem it’s solving, though explains how most historical speculative manias leave some sort of great lasting benefit. We dive into what exactly does it mean to have a deflationary currency and how narrative splay into crypto’s evolution.
 
Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8