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GreekonomicsSVB collapse - explainedIn today's episode we will be exploring the recent SVB collapse, its cause, and the future implications.
2023-03-2307 min
GreekonomicsIn a post-neoliberal world...In today's episode, we will discuss the new era that is emerging in the post-neoliberal world and its economic implications.
2023-02-2712 min
GreekonomicsUPDATE - POSTING SCHEDULEThis is a small update on a temporary posting rescheduling for Greekonomics
2023-02-0400 min
GreekonomicsInflation: In the right directionIn this episode, we will be talking about the recent good news on inflation and what we expect moving on into the future. We will also be presenting a new measure of inflation by the New York Fed, the Multivariate Core Trend.
2023-01-1209 min
GreekonomicsWhy Greece's post-crisis adjustment program was not effective|| Mini-episode 1This episode is the first one of the series including mini-episodes on economic issues. Today, I will briefly present why Greece's adjustment program was not effective.
2023-01-0603 min
GreekonomicsThe Great DepressionIn this episode, we delve into the causes, impact, and government response to the Great Depression, a significant economic downturn that occurred in the 1930s and affected countries around the world. We explore the complex mix of economic, political, and international factors that contributed to the crisis, as well as its impact on society and the government's efforts to address the negative effects of the Depression. Through an in-depth examination of this significant event in history, we gain a deeper understanding of its lasting legacy and the lessons it holds for modern times.
2022-12-3106 min
GreekonomicsThe Economics of Gift-GivingIn this episode, we explore the economics of gift-giving and discuss the psychological, social, and economic factors that influence our gift-giving decisions. We'll delve into the psychology of gift-giving and why people give gifts, as well as the costs and benefits of different gift-giving strategies. We'll also talk about the importance of finding a balance and considering non-monetary gifts, such as experiential gifts or homemade items, to minimize costs and maximize the value and enjoyment of our gifts. Whether you're a seasoned gift-giver or just getting started, this episode is full of insights and tips to help you make...
2022-12-2409 min
GreekonomicsThe issues with the labor market during the Greek financial crisisHello and welcome to this week’s Greekonomics podcast. In this episode, we will be analyzing the issues with the labor market during and before the Greek financial crisis.
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Sources:
https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@dgreports/@dcomm/@publ/documents/publication/wcms_192887.pdf
https://www.politico.eu/article/greece-reverse-brain-drain-skills-young-people-financial-crisis/
Meghir, Costas, et al. Beyond Austerity: Reforming the Greek Economy (the MIT Press). The MIT Press, 2017.
2022-12-0510 min
GreekonomicsRecent disinflation and how monetary policy has changedIn this episode, we are going to discuss the recent “good” news on inflation and explain how monetary policy has changed during the last few years, reflecting not what is usually taught in standard economics textbooks.
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Artwork made with Dall-e 2
Sources:
https://www.nasdaq.com/glossary/i/interest-on-reserves#:~:text=Interest%20rate%20that%20a%20central,excess%20of%20the%20required%20reserves.
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/15/economy/us-ppi-inflation-october/index.html
https://www.federalreserve.gov/econres/notes/feds-notes/closing-the-monetary-policy-curriculum-gap-20201023.html
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/15/investing/dow-s...
2022-11-1713 min
GreekonomicsThe end of GlobalizationWe are at the end of globalization. We've taken globalization for granted, and as we move onto the next big stage of humanity, we are going to miss it.
This is the new era of De-Globalization, and in this episode, we are going to explore how this change could affect the world in the short and long term.
Sources:
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/why-deglobalization-makes-us-inflation-worse-by-dambisa-moyo-2022-10#:~:text=Globalization%20acted%20as%20a%20deflationary,are%20known%20drivers%20of%20inflation.
https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2022/06/02/a-more-fragmented-world
https://youtu.be/zY0U0...
2022-11-0209 min
GreekonomicsBangladesh: Path to growth, its development, its strategies, its successes, and its barriers or failuresIn this episode, we will be focusing on a Developing country: Bangladesh. More specifically, we will be analyzing its path to growth, its development, its strategies, its successes, and its barriers or failures. It is a nice complementary episode to our series about the Greek financial crisis as many macroeconomic theories and evaluations can be applied to every country, including Greece
SOURCES
https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/Political-Map-of-Bangladesh.htm
https://www.investopedia.com
https://youtu.be/RZ_x9Om5wmE?t=185
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6...
2022-10-2217 min
GreekonomicsNobel Prize in Economics 2022: The central role of banks in financial crisesIn this Greekonomics episode, we are going to talk about the most recent Nobel award for economics.
On Monday, the Nobel Prize in Economics was given to Ben Bernanke, Douglas Diamond, and Philip Dybvig, largely for papers they published almost 40 years ago. The laureates explained the central role of banks in financial crises.
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Sources: NY Times Paul Krugman's article
https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2022/popular-information/
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/10/nobel-economics-prize-awarded-to-ben-bernanke-and-2-others-for-work-on-financial-crises.html
2022-10-1410 min
GreekonomicsInflation, tightening, rate hikes, and the possibility of a global recessionToday, we are going to talk about inflation, tightening, rate hikes, and the possibility of a global recession. We are going to focus on this week's FED news, new data, and the approaches that should be implemented to fight inflation among other topics of this complex equation.
2022-09-2810 min
GreekonomicsWas dropping the gold standard a mistake?WAS DROPPING THE GOLD STANDARD A MISTAKE?
Gold is up. Inflation. People are worried about the value of paper money. Once upon a time a few decades ago, there was a thing called the gold standard: a promise. If you had a dollar, you could take it to the government any time you want, and trade it in for a fixed amount of gold. In today's episode, we will see why it was dropped, its pros, and cons.
Historical reference source: https://youtu.be/3_ex0sTsb_I
2022-09-2112 min
GreekonomicsMexico: Path to growth, its development, its strategies, its successes, and its barriers or failuresIn this episode, we will be focusing on a Developing country: Mexico. More specifically, we will be analyzing its path to growth, its development, its strategies, its successes, and its barriers or failures. It is a nice complementary episode to our series about the Greek financial crisis as many macroeconomic theories and evaluations can be applied to every country, including Greece
2022-09-1026 min
GreekonomicsThe current state of the labour market - Discussion with Eric MasonIn today's episode, we have invited Eric Mason. We will be talking about the current state of the labor market given the decline in GDP growth and asking other questions like his take on the optimal minimum wage. He is a practicing labor economist, who currently works as a chief economist in local government. His area of research focuses primarily on small business and macroeconomics trends and he has a special interest in historical economics and cliometrics.
2022-08-1527 min
GreekonomicsPrivatizations and the Greek Financial CrisisIn today's episode, we will be talking about the benefits and disadvantages of privatizations in the series about the greek financial crisis and the multiple key areas we are analyzing.
Source: Meghir, Costas, et al. Beyond Austerity: Reforming the Greek Economy (the MIT Press). The MIT Press, 2017.
2022-08-1121 min
GreekonomicsBitcoin misconceptions - Discussion with Didier BorelIn this episode, we have invited Didier Borel. Didier was a former bond trader, asset swap trader, and a broker. He likes financial markets but is more interested in how crypto as a technology is changing financial markets and society as a whole. He is interested in explaining and sharing his journey.
2022-08-0237 min
GreekonomicsLife advice and a take on a US recession - Discussion with Kerry LutzKerry Lutz is a recovering attorney and serial entrepreneur. He became semi-retired at 40. He worked in the legal system for decades and has gained vital experience that can help be the difference between success and failure. He is also the owner of the financial survival network. A veteran podcaster with over 10 years experience and 7000+ episodes under his belt, he's written 4 books. The latest Viral Podcasting: A Proven Process to Earn a 6 Figure Income from your Show is an Amazon bestseller and regarded as the bible to monetizing a podcast. (With Contributions by noted Radio Consultant and Author Valerie Geller).
2022-07-2544 min
GreekonomicsEUR/USD appears consolidative near parity amidst risk-off moodThe Dollar has hit a 20-Year high and the Euro is nearly equivalent to the USD. A single euro bought $0.998 on the foreign exchange market at 12:45 GMT. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the value of American money against six major foreign currencies, has jumped almost 12% this year. We will be discussing the causes and the effects of this new economic phenomenon.
2022-07-1812 min
GreekonomicsIs crypto a Ponzi scheme?In today’s episode, we are going to talk about a topic that was strongly requested and it is whether Crypto is a Ponzi scheme? We will try to understand what truly is a Ponzi scheme and the characteristics of crypto that may or may not place it in this category.
Note this is not investment advice it is clearly for educational purposes nor is it based on any incentives to undermine the value of cryptocurrencies, this is based purely on your own discretion.
2022-07-1116 min
GreekonomicsPolitical polarization - Discussion with Brad FallonIn this episode, we have invited Brad Fallon to talk to us about political polarization. Brad Fallon is the Chief of Staff to the Majority Leader of the Maryland House of Delegates. He has done work to completely revamp the Juvenile Services Education System for juveniles in detention centers, passed the Great Maryland Outdoors Act to invest over a hundred million dollars into our state park system, incubate tech companies based around public research, and more.
2022-07-0731 min
GreekonomicsEZ entry and the Greek Financial Crisis - Optimum Currency Area (OCA) theoryIn this episode, we start to talk about Greece's participation in the EZ by utilizing a theoretical framework called the OCA to provide a first idea about whether the EZ entry was an economically "good" decision.
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Source: Meghir, Costas, et al. Beyond Austerity: Reforming the Greek Economy (the MIT Press). The MIT Press, 2017.
2022-07-0414 min
GreekonomicsRegulation and the Greek financial crisis - Product Market Regulation and CompetitivenessIn this episode, we discuss the problems associated with the inefficiencies in the Product Market Regulation and competition before, during, and after the Greek financial crisis.
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Source: Meghir, Costas, et al. Beyond Austerity: Reforming the Greek Economy (the MIT Press). The MIT Press, 2017.
2022-06-2823 min
GreekonomicsReddit Asks part1 - Inflation, US oil, and economic growthIn this episode, I will try to answer different questions on Reddit that people have asked regarding topics like inflation, the energy crisis, and economic growth.
2022-06-2224 min
GreekonomicsBeing a Bootstrap Entrepreneur, having a mission at work, and small businesses - Discussion with Tyler UriahDiscussion with Tyler Uriah, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and traveler who shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, having a mission at work, and the importance of small businesses among other topics we discuss.
2022-06-1847 min
GreekonomicsThe Terra Luna crash and the future of Crypto - with Navvye (Blockchain Developper)In this episode, we talk about the Terra Luna crash, the causes, and the overall outlook for crypto with Navvye, a blockchain developer from India.
2022-06-1422 min
GreekonomicsEducation and the Greek financial crisis - REFORMSIn this episode, we conclude what was discussed in the previous episode by mentioning the possible reforms and approaches that could be taken to tackle the multiple issues with the Greek educational system.
2022-06-1112 min
GreekonomicsIs the US debt sustainable? Interview with 395 ProductionsThis is an interview from 395 productions from February 2022 in which I explain whether the current US debt is something to worry about. There is also a discussion about the conflict in Russia. The data and the discussion are from February yet the principles still apply today and help in understanding the situation. All copyrights belong to the original owner.
2022-06-0544 min
GreekonomicsEducation and the Greek Financial Crisis- THE PROBLEMThe first episode of this sub-series. Education. Since the Greek economy is neither a pioneer in technological progress nor at the other end of the spectrum is inexpensive in terms of labor costs, having a better educational system is crucial to increase competitiveness in a sustainable manner. What I am trying to say essentially is that it is not like Greece has got very cheap labor to compensate for the lower productivity as would be the case in a country like Colombia. The minimum wage in Colombia is about $1.61 an hour, and based on a workweek of 48 hours, the...
2022-05-2714 min
GreekonomicsWill work-from-home policies have a long-run economic impact?Covid-19 has restructured our society and the return to “normalcy” will not be easy. People were shaken by the pandemic, which forced them to reconsider what really matters, what their priorities are, and their overall wellbeing. This led to a shift towards more flexible schedules and a better home-work blend that fully utilized the benefits of online platforms. Newly leveraged aspects of technology will dramatically change workplace culture and how we approach jobs and careers… perhaps forever
2022-05-2012 min
GreekonomicsShould we raise the minimum wage? An analysis beyond economic modelsThe minimum wage law is a constantly debated issue amongst economists and politicians, and there have been multiple pieces of research on the topic for and against this measure. In light of the work of US-based economists David Card and Alan Krueger, who won the Nobel Prize in economics last year, let's analyze the basic theory and update it based on this recent work. We will also explore the current socioeconomic environment and the effects such a policy could have on us.
2022-05-1412 min
GSD Mode PodcastThe #1 Ranked Real Estate Agent In Michigan! : GSD Mode Podcast Interview w/ Jeff Glover👉 "Triple Your Real Estate Business In 90 Days" [FREE In-Depth 3 Hour Online Masterclass with Joshua Smith]: http://bit.ly/2WQHBqM Today on GSD Mode Podcast, the #1 Rated Podcast In The Real Estate Industry, Joshua Smith welcomes Jeff Glover to the show! Jeff has been in the real estate industry since he was 19 years old, where he sold 30 homes during his first year as an agent. Fast forward to today, Jeff is a partner in his brokerage with Keller Williams, where they have over 500 agents, runs his own real estate team with 25 agents that do over 1,000 deals per y...
2019-09-0200 min