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Today Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg answer more listener questions covering the surge of support for the hard right in European elections, the impact of immigration in Europe and the US, the future of Social Security, the stability of banks, and the best and worst taxes in the US.
Today Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg answer more listener questions covering the surge of support for the hard right in European elections, the impact of immigration in Europe and the US, the future of Social Security, the stability of banks, and the best and worst taxes in the US. They also dive into the negative impact of China conquering Taiwan and why it is important to stand up against China's aggression.
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
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LINKS:
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:25) European elections and economic concerns
(05:41) Comparing immigration in the US and Europe
(12:01) Immigration in Japan and Vietnam
(14:01) Brain drain in small countries and economic challenges
(15:59) Sponsor: Babbel and Beehiiv
(18:34) Social security and population growth
(22:04) Banking crisis and regulations
(26:56) Taxation: Best and worst practices
(32:00) Government spending and infrastructure
(37:16) Future of Intel and the chip industry
(40:57) Manufacturing vs. Service-based development
(49:54) Japan-Korea relations and generational change
(56:49) Threat of China and global alliances
(01:03:06) Wrap
