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In this episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg talk about the world's biggest economies including US, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Australia, and more, looking at things like inflation, debt, industrial policy, and population challenges.
In this episode, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg talk about the world's biggest economies including US, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Russia, Australia, and more, looking at things like inflation, debt, industrial policy, and population challenges. They talk about what each country does well and where they might struggle, and offer ideas about what could happen next.
This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.
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Links:
Noah Smith's Noahpinion https://www.noahpinion.blog
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@noahpinion (Noah)
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) U.S. Economy: Trends and Concerns
(08:01) Transition to China's Economy: Massive Property Bust
(15:28) Sponsor: Brave | Turpentine
(21:36) Segue to Japan's Economy: Key Hub of the Electronics Manufacturing
(30:11) Korean Economic Struggles
(33:05) South Korea's Technological Capabilities and International Relations
(34:14) Exploring Taiwan's Economy and Challenges
(36:22) Indonesia's Manufacturing Shift
(37:55) Vietnam's Economic Strategy and Development Needs
(40:31) India's Poverty Reduction and Infrastructure Investments
(44:26) Pakistan Economic Mismanagement
(48:38) Philippines: Underrated Investment Destination
(49:33) Transition to Australia: The Progressive Utopia
(52:02) Russia Economy at War
(59:59) Wrap
