16min - Explore Vietnam's remarkable growth, challenges and path to development. Despite a strategic location and hardworking population, they face hurdles like middle-income trap, trade tensions, global competition and the pandemic.
13min - Consignment stores, such as The Real Real and Vestiaire Collective, offer buyers a reputable way to purchase luxury goods without the risk of knockoff products. These stores can be very lucrative, with The Real Real being a publicly listed company with a market capitalization of 1.4 billion dollars.
23min - Economics is a diverse field based on an unanswerable question, leading to disagreements and controversy among economists. The three major schools of economic thought—classical, Austrian and Keynesian—have more similarities than differences, but they are defined by their conflicting ideologies.
19min - In countries like Germany where there is a non-customer-centric business culture, workers have reduced hours, strictly defined roles and less emphasis on overtime. This leads to increased productivity and more time for other endeavors, including entrepreneurship.
15min - The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement advocates assessing what you value and saving aggressively to achieve financial independence. While not suitable for everyone, it is possible, but a mass uptake in FIRE could cause short-term volatility in the economy.
14min - GDP alone may not accurately measure a country's wealth and prosperity. The net worth of individuals within an economy could provide a better understanding of genuine prosperity, and investing can improve the collective net worth of the economy.
16min - Taiwan has a GDP of 586 billion dollars and a per capita income of around 25,000 dollars. It has a strong balance of trade surplus and has doubled its economy in the past two decades, with an average annual growth rate of over 4%.
21min - Dive into inflation's complexities and explore hyperinflation's threat. Noting that the US added $3T in 6 months, examine inflation's economic effects, current money printing patterns, and protection strategies.
12min - Prison labor is a contentious issue that primarily benefits private prison companies while prisoners are paid significantly less than regular workers. This exacerbates the cycle of poverty and incarceration in communities—affecting employment, communities and wallets.
21min - Successful economies find a middle ground between communism and laissez-faire capitalism, using government intervention where necessary while allowing businesses to produce goods and services.
14min - Zombie companies—non-profitable giants that never intend to turn profitable—may make up 10% of the S&P500. Explore their investment rationale, impact and the economic outlook amidst 2020's economic changes.
16min - California's economy has been hit hard by Covid-19 and the remote work push. Despite its large and influential economy, California must continue to innovate and adapt to avoid becoming overly reliant on fading industries.
15min - Baby boomers had more wealth than millennials at the same age due to financial market growth, good incomes and being a large generation. Millennials may inherit wealth, but newer generations will become the wealthiest.
16min - The price you pay for goods and services—and what your employer pays you to do your job—all have a lot less to do with supply and demand than you might expect. This departure from perfect economic assumptions can tell us a lot about what to expect during times of economic turbulence.
20min - The 2020 US presidential election: amid protests and crisis, examine the urgent issues leading up to the election, the global market impacts, and the candidates' economic policies and recovery plans.
16min - Kazakhstan's expanding economy, driven by natural resources, aims to become a global contributor by cultivating diplomatic and economic interests with China, Russia and the US.
15min - Tesla's exceptional market value as a top automaker challenges the industry giants despite less history and fewer sales. Investors' high interest prompts questions about the vision, the charismatic CEO and market dynamics.
15min - Examine the failures of the "War on Drugs" and explore a new approach—decriminalize drugs and focus on demand reduction through rehabilitation, treatment and counseling for drug addicts.
13min - After a volatile election, financial markets surged to record highs, surprising many. Explore the impacts and Joe Biden's policies, the pandemic, Democratic win, market rally and investor sentiment.
19min - Texas, historically reliant on oil, is becoming economically diversified and attracting businesses. The rivalry between Texas and California continues as businesses consider location costs, taxes and population growth. While hit hard by the pandemic, Texas remains a strong economic contender.
14min - A guide to investing in the Chinese stock market, which is both over- and under-regulated. Most Chinese companies are state-owned, and the government's control over listed firms reduces foreign investment. Foreigners should focus on international exchanges or ETFs to invest.
16min - The Netherlands has high income inequality despite its strong social policies and high tax rates. Inheritance and 100% mortgages play a role in perpetuating wealth inequality. The country has an impressive GDP and income equality but has made little financial progress since 2008.
14min - The 2020 US Presidential election saw Joe Biden's victory amidst significant challenges, raising questions about the economic impact of a president's power. Explore the consequences, potential dangers and the intricate interplay with modern economies.
13min - The Carnival Imagination heads to a scrapyard, reflecting the pandemic's impact on ships. The Chittagong Ship Breaking Yard faces overwhelming challenges for the merchant marine fleet and global trade.
16min - A Churchill quote takes on darker meaning in the era of crisis as "The Great Reset," proposed by the World Economic Forum and Prince Charles, aims to reshape the post-pandemic economy, stirring debate and conspiracy theories.
12min - The Fourth Industrial Revolution comprises technologies like AI, 3D printing, quantum computing and blockchain—and has the potential to transform industries. Economists predict a bright future despite current challenges.
17min - Giving a large windfall to an average worker for retirement could lead to bankruptcy and inflation. However, investing in public companies over time would balance out the extra cash with more goods.
16min - Explore Cyberpunk 2077's virtual economy, blending modern economic issues with dystopian themes. How did this digital world's economy develop? What's driving Night City's economy? Plus, a look at business decisions affecting the game's launch.
15min - Cyprus is improving its economy after crises, with a strong GDP, favorable business laws, growth in shipping and attraction for corporations in Europe. Nonetheless, it is unlikely that Amazon will buy.
15min - Argentina has a history of growth and decline due to political instability, making it difficult for the country to compensate for the end of its geographic expansion. Examine how the recent stock market crash and a decline in the Argentine Peso, led to a dual currency economy.
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